Halfdan name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse and Persian
Usage: Scandinavian, Old Norse, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish
Pronunciation: ha-lf-dan
Meaning: Half a Dane, Half-danish, To be Clever, Knowledge, Wisdom and Merciful
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What does Halfdan mean?

Old Norse name Halfdan is used as a baby boy name is dominantly used in Old Norse, Swedish, Norwegian, Old DanishOld SwedishFinnish, Scandinavian and Danish. Halfdan is a variant form of Halden.

Halden is equivalent of Halfdan in Swedish language. Old Norse name Halden, meaning of Halden is "Half a Dane and Half Dane". Halfdan is Swedish and Old Norse equivalent of Halfdanr.

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How do I pronounce Halfdan?

Three syllabled Halfdan is pronounced as ha-lf-dan. Some people pronounce it as hal-fdan.

Variants of Halfdan

Halden, Haldaen, Halfdanr, Healfdene

How popular is the name Halfdan?

Halfdan is an uncommon name around the globe.

Facts

Halfdan in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands50
Sweden842
Norway179285
Denmark5310

Numerological aspects of Halfdan

You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions. You are highly resourceful and respectful around people who value honesty, justice, and dreams. When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days.

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Sibling Names for Halfdan

Are you considering the name Halfdan for your newborn but want to make sure it fits well with any potential siblings? Look no further! We've curated a list of unique and complementary names that pair perfectly with Halfdan. From classic choices to more modern options, there's something for every family.

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Famous people named Halfdan

  • Halfdan the Black, ninth-century king of Vestfold
  • Halfdan Cleve, Norwegian composer
  • Halfdan T. Mahler, Danish physician
  • Halfdan Kjerulf, Norwegian composer
  • Halfdan Lehmann, Norwegian state secretary 1879-1906
  • Halfdan Rasmussen, Danish poet
  • Halfdan Bjølgerud, Norwegian high jumper
  • Halfdan Hansen, Norwegian sailor
  • Halfdan Schjøtt, Norwegian sailor
  • Halfdan Hegtun, Norwegian radio personality, comedian and writer
  • Halfdan Ragnarsson, Viking leader and a commander of the Great Heathen Army which invaded the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England

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