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)

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

Descendants

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