Baldur
[ˈbaldʊr]Meaning
German and Icelandic form of Balder, from Old Norse Baldr, from the adjective baldr, 'brave'.
Background Story
Baldur is the German and Icelandic form of Balder, a name used in Norse mythology. It comes from Old Norse Baldr, which derives from the adjective baldr, meaning 'brave'. The related Icelandic adjective baldur means 'bold', and the Faroese baldur means 'good' or 'beautiful'.
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