Valdemar

VAHL-de-mahr

Nordic variation of Vladimir

"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"

Valdemar Origin and Meaning

The name Valdemar is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Swedish origin.

Ten years ago we would have advised people to steer clear of this name (and maybe choose the similar sounding Walter instead); but with the rise of other Nordic and Eastern European names like Viggo and Casimir, maybe its time to re-thing Valdemar. It's a big name, but with enough penache, it could be pulled off. Valdemar was introduced to Scandinavia in the 12th Century by a Danish king named for his Ukrainian grandfather, and is currently in the Danish Top 20.

Popularity of the name Valdemar

• 1884 Nameberry 2023
• 10 Denmark 2023

20 Names Similar to Valdemar

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Valdemar.

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Famous People Named Valdemar

• Valdemar I IV, Kings of Denmark
• Valdemar King of Sweden
• Valdemar of Denmark Danish bishop
• Valdemar Einar Psilander Danish actor
• Valdemar Poulsen Danish engineer
• Valdemar Emil Knudsen Norwegian planter in Hawaii