Halvor
[ˈhæl.vɔr]Meaning
from Old Norse hallr ("flat stone") and vorðr ("guardian")
Background Story
Halvor is a Norwegian name, a contemporary form of Halvard (Hallvard). It comes from the Old Norse elements hallr, "flat stone", and vorðr, "guardian". Behind the Name records it as a variant of Halvard used in Old Norse and Swedish.
Variations
Halvar, Halvord
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