What Does the Name Balder Mean
The name Balder comes from Norse Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Balder below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Balder Name Meaning
Norse MythologyMeans "prince" from Old Norse. In Norse mythology Balder was the son of Odin and Frigg. Because of the disturbing dreams he had when he was young, his mother extracted an oath from every thing in the...
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