Balder - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Balder \b(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "courageous army". Here, "bald" does not mean "hairless", but "brave". Norse mythology: the god Balder is called "the good", and reigns over summer, light, and innocence.

Balder has 3 variant forms: Baldor, Baldur and Baudier.

Baby names that sound like Balder are Balderik and Balderic.

Balder is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#75256 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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