Halvor
Meaning of Halvor
Originating from Norway, the name Halvor is a strong and unique choice for baby boys. In Norwegian, it is pronounced as HAL-vor (/ˈhɑl.vʊr/). This name has variations such as Halvard and Halvardr. While not extremely common in the United States, Halvor has appeared in the records dating back to the early 20th century. It was given to around 5 to 10 newborn boys each year during that period. With its Scandinavian roots and distinctive sound, Halvor carries an air of strength and individuality that parents seeking a less mainstream name may appreciate.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as HAL-vor (/ˈhɑl.vʊr/)
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Notable People Named Halvor
| Halvor Egner Granerud is a highly accomplished Norwegian ski jumper, known for his numerous World Cup victories and impressive performances at the Nordic World Ski Championships and Ski Flying World Championships. |
| Halvor Johannesson Sandsdalen was a versatile Norwegian figure known for his work as a farmer, journalist, poet, novelist, playwright, children's writer, proponent for Nynorsk, and local politician. |
| Halvor Kongsjorden was a Norwegian sport shooter, World Champion, Olympic competitor, and a resistance member during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany in World War II. |
| Halvor Floden was a versatile Norwegian educator and author known for his work in children's literature, novels, poetry, and plays. |
| Halvor H. Peterson - Halvor Halvorson Haugan Peterson was an American farmer and politician. |
| Halvor Bothner-By was a telecommunication engineer who worked for the Norwegian Telecommunications Administration. |
| Halvor Cleophas was an American farmer and politician. |
| Halvor Skramstad Lunn is a retired Norwegian snowboarder. |
| Halvor Roll was a Norwegian poet, novelist, and translator known for his literary debut in 1967 with the novel "Barnekrigen" and his poetry collections such as "Den gamle krokodillen," "Jorden står ensom på himmelen," and "Ormens tørst etter varmt regn." |
| Halvor Sannes Lande is a Norwegian rower who competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Halvor Bjellaanes was a Norwegian officer, bank manager, and politician for the Liberal Party from 1965 to 1969. |
| Halvor Birkeland - Halvor O. Birkelund was a Norwegian sailor who won a gold medal in the 12 metre class at the 1920 Summer Olympics as a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta. |
| Halvor Thorbjørn Hjertvik was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party. |
| Halvor Asphol is a Norwegian former ski jumper who achieved second place in a world-cup event on 6 January 1982. |
