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The Name Halvard - Origin and Meaning of Halvard
  



The Name Halvard - Origin and Meaning of Halvard


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Halvard

Old Norse

Usage of the Name Halvard

Norwegian

Meaning of the Name Halvard

The name Halvard is derived from the Old Norse elements "hallr" - "rock" and "varðr" - "defender".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Halvard Lange (1902 - 1970), a Norwegian diplomat and politician; Halvard Grude Forfang (1914 - 1987), a Norwegian educator; Halvard Hanevold (born 1969), a Norwegian Olympic biathlete.
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