Waldemar
VAHL-deh-mahr
Popularity
#14101
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,505
Peak Year
#50 in 1915
First Recorded
1891
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Germanic name meaning 'famous ruler'. It is composed of the elements 'wald' (rule) and 'mer' (famous).
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Waldemar Bonsels
German writer, best known for 'Maya the Bee'
Waldemar Matuška
Czech singer and actor
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