Baldur

Brave; associated with the god of light and purity in Norse mythology

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Baldur meaning & origin

Baldur is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Brave; associated with the god of light and purity in Norse mythology". Listed origin: German.

Pronunciation

BAL-dur

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Baldur. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

BalBaldy

Middle Name Ideas

  • Baldur Simon
  • Baldur Klaus
  • Baldur Fritz

Famous Namesakes

  • Baldur von Schirach, a historical political figure

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baldur

What does the name Baldur mean?

Baldur is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Brave; associated with the god of light and purity in Norse mythology". Listed origin: German.

How do you pronounce Baldur?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is BAL-dur. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Baldur?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Baldur. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Baldur?

Ideas to try include Bal, Baldy. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Baldur?

Try Baldur Simon, Baldur Klaus, Baldur Fritz aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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