Reidar

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Reidar is derived from the Old Norse words 'reid' which means ride, and 'arr' which means warrior. This makes Reidar roughly translate to 'warrior who rides'.
Popularity
Reidar is a relatively uncommon name worldwide. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden, but it has also gained some popularity in other parts of Scandinavia and other countries with strong Norse heritage.

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Reidar Name meanings & History

The name Reidar is derived from the Old Norse words 'reid' which means ride, and 'arr' which means warrior. This makes Reidar roughly translate to 'warrior who rides'. From the Old Norse name Hreiðarr, which was derived from the elements hreiðr "nest, home" and herr "army, warrior". Reidar is primarily used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Reidar: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Reidar:

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

E: Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

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

Reidar is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Simple name

Famous People

There have been several notable people with the name Reidar throughout history. These include Reidar Anderson, a Norwegian footballer, Reidar Jönsson, a Swedish sailor, and Reidar Sognnaes, a Norwegian-American dentist and researcher.

2.) Reidar (Male)

Usage: Norwegian

Meanings: (Norwegian) nest warrior.

Other Forms: Reydar


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