Bård

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Bård is derived from the Old Norse language and means "poet" or "bard". It was traditionally given to boys who were expected to have a talent for storytelling and poetry.
Popularity
The name Bård is relatively rare outside of Norway and is not ranked among the most popular names in the world. However, it is well-known and appreciated among people who are interested in Scandinavian culture and history.

cartoon of the name Bård
Cartoon of Bård

Bård Name meanings & History

The name Bård is derived from the Old Norse language and means "poet" or "bard". It was traditionally given to boys who were expected to have a talent for storytelling and poetry. Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Bárðr, which was derived from the elements bǫð "battle" and friðr "peace". Bård is exclusively a male name and is mainly used in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. It is not commonly used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Bård: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bård:

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Bashful,Brains

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Action

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

D: Domestic,Demanding,Dutiful,Doting,Daddy,Determined

Bård is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Some notable Norwegian celebrities with the name Bård include Bård Ylvisåker, a comedian and television personality, and Bård Wormdal, a journalist and author.

Related Names to Bård

Other traditional Norwegian names for boys include Bjørn, Espen, Peder, Olav, Magnus, and Lars.

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