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