At a Glance
- Meaning
- Guardian of the rock/stone
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HAHL-vahr
Halvar is an Old Norse boy's name meaning “guardian of the rock/stone”. It appears in our list of 200+ Modern Short Boy Names We’re Obsessing Over.
Meaning & Origin of Halvar
Meaning: Guardian of the rock/stone.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Flat rock guardian Actually: The 'flat' in this claim isn't part of the root — hallr just means 'rock/stone' generally, not specifically a flat one.
How to Pronounce Halvar
HAHL-vahrIPA /ˈhɑːlvɑːr/
Popularity of Halvar
Halvar 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 Halvar
Similar Names
Ivar · Gunnar · Kai · Keir · Eoin · Lars
