At a Glance
- Meaning
- Screamer, chanter (from gala 'to scream, chant')
- Origin
- Old Norse (mythological dwarf name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GAH-lahr
Galar is an Old Norse (mythological dwarf name) boy's name meaning “Screamer, chanter (from gala 'to scream, chant')”. It appears in our list of 100+ Norse Mythology Baby Names — Epic, Ancient, and Surprisingly Wearable.
Meaning & Origin of Galar
Meaning: Screamer, chanter (from gala 'to scream, chant').
Origin: Old Norse (mythological dwarf name).
How to Pronounce Galar
GAH-lahrIPA /ˈɡɑːlɑːr/
Popularity of Galar
Galar doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Galar
Similar Names
Hrungnir · Fjalar · Bestla · Thorin · Sigyn · Bombur
