Halldora

Halldora, in the forms Halldóra in Icelandic and Faroese, is the feminine variant of the name Halldor. This first name traces back to the Old Norse name Hallþórr and carries the meaning "Thor's Rock." Its origin can be traced to the Old Norse words hallr, meaning "rock, hill, stone," and Þórr, the name of the Germanic thunder god Thor.

What does the name Halldora mean?

Halldora, also known as Halldóra, is the feminine counterpart of the name Halldor. Its origin lies in the Old Norse name Hallþórr, which means "Thor's Rock." The elements of this name consist of the Old Norse hallr for "rock, hill, stone" and Þórr for "Thor," the thunder god of the Germans. In Iceland, Halldóra is a fairly popular girl's name, and a well-known bearer is the actress Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir.

Where does the name Halldora come from?

The name Halldora comes from Old Norse and means "Thor's Rock."

How do you pronounce Halldora?

Halldora is pronounced approximately as 'Halldora', with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Halldora is a rather unusual first name. It has not yet achieved a notable place in the country's name rankings. Its best placement in Sweden was in 2024 at the 2,074th position in the name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 3,287th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1998 and 2024, it ranks 3,287th in Sweden.