Meaning: Hero; lord; prince
The story
Baldur is the German and Icelandic form of Balder. Norse stories describe his death through a mistletoe weapon; that mythological history is distinct from the name’s literal derivation.
Spellings & variants
- Balder
- Baldr
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Baldur comes from Icelandic and Old Norse.
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