Halldor

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse Halldórr, Hallþórr, from hallr (“stone”) +‎ Þórr. The philologist Eivind Vågslid claimed it comes from hǫll (“hall, house”), and þórr (“thunder”) that later got the meaning of fishing place. This is explained by the thundering noise from water falls and how good fishing spots often are located below these. He therefore interpreted the name as “fishing-capable man in the hall or house”.[1]

Proper noun

Halldor m

  1. a male given name from Old Norse

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Halldor: Halldorsson
  • daughter of Halldor: Halldorsdotter

References
  1. Eivind Vågslid (1988) Norderlendske fyrenamn, →ISBN
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