Baldr

Old Norse

Alternative forms

Balldr

Etymology

From the adjective baldr, ballr (“brave”); compare the Icelandic adjective baldur (“bold”). Probably derived from Proto-Germanic *Balðraz (“hero, prince”).

Proper noun

Baldr m (genitive Baldrs)

(Norse mythology) Baldur, one of the Norse gods.

Descendants

Icelandic: Baldur
Faroese: Baldur
Norwegian Nynorsk: Balder
Swedish: Balder
Danish: Balder