Valdemar
VAHL-deh-mahr
Popularity
#14060
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
959
Peak Year
#24 in 2002
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous ruler'. It combines the elements 'wald' (rule) and 'meri' (famous).
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Valdemar Poulsen
Danish engineer who invented the telegraphone
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