Baldur

Baldur is a male first name with Nordic roots and Germanic origin. This name is regarded as a variant of the name Balder, who is revered in Norse mythology as the god of pure light among the Aesir.

What does the name Baldur mean?

The name Baldur has its roots in the Old Norse word 'baldr', which means 'strong', 'brave', 'dangerous', and 'defensive'. It is also associated with the Old Germanic term 'balðraz', which means 'brave', 'bold', and 'defensive'. In mythology, Baldur is the son of Odin and Frigg. In German, it is translated with meanings such as 'the Strong', 'the Bold', 'the Brave', and 'the Prince'. Baldur has been sporadically used in German naming since the end of the 19th century and has been encountered as a first name since the 1960s. Other variants include Baldar, Baldor, Baldr, and Baldner.

Where does the name Baldur come from?

The first name Baldur has Old Norse roots and means 'the Bold'. The Old Norse

How do you pronounce Baldur?

The name Baldur has a powerful, two-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'Bal-dur' [ˈbalduːɐ̯]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys strength. The consonant combination '-ld' in the middle provides firmness and emphasis, while the second syllable with a dark U sound adds depth to the overall sound. Overall, Baldur feels strong, traditional, and conveys a Nordic, distinctive, and dignified impression.

Popularity

Baldur is considered one of the relatively popular first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,420th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 with 1,211th place. In the last ten years, Baldur has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,620th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,651st.

Nicknames & pet names

Baba / Baldi / Balduin / Balu / Duri

Famous people

• Baldur Adalsteinsson (Icelandic football player)
• Baldur Bett (Icelandic footballer)
• Baldur Bragason (Icelandic football player)
• Baldur Geipel (German sculptor)
• Baldur Heckel (singer)
• Baldur Hoenlinger (Austrian chess player and master)
• Baldur Honlinger (Austrian chess player)
• Baldur Hönlinger (chess player from Austria)
• Baldur Ingimar Aalsteinsson (Icelandic football player)
• Baldur Ingimar Adalsteinsson (footballer from Iceland)
• Baldur Ingimar Aðalsteinsson (Icelandic football player)
• Baldur Moller (Icelandic chess player)
• Baldur Pauß (musician and composer)
• Baldur Preiml (Austrian ski jumper)
• Baldur Ragnarson (Icelandic writer and poet)
• Baldur Ragnarsson (poet from Iceland)
• Baldur Schönfelder (German sculptor)
• Baldur Sigurdsson (footballer from Iceland)
• Baldur Springmann (German writer)
• Baldur Thor Bjarnason (Icelandic football player)