Halvard

Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Hallvarðr, which meant "rock guardian" from hallr "rock" combined with vǫrðr "guard, guardian".

Related Names

Rootshallr + vǫrðr
VariantsHallvard, Halvor
Other Languages & CulturesHallvarðr(Old Norse) Halvar(Swedish)

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Name Days

Sweden: May 14

Categories

defence, earth
Entry updated December 7, 2022