Huldr as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Huldr

What is the meaning of the name Huldr ?

The baby name Huldr is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HUL-dur (approx. /ˈhʊldər/).

Huldr is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Huldr is a rare, Scandinavian-leaning given name derived from Old Norse hulðr, “hidden, secret,” the root behind Norwegian hulder and Swedish huldra - the alluring forest spirit of folklore. The name evokes the sense of something concealed or otherworldly and, by extension, can suggest mystery, reserve, or protection.

Documented use as a personal name is very sparse until recent Norse-revival and fantasy-influenced naming trends, where Huldr appears as a modern, often unisex choice. Close variants include Hulder (Norwegian), Huldra (feminine form in Norwegian/Swedish tradition), Hulda (common in Iceland; in Norse usage linked to “hidden,” though in Hebrew Hulda/Huldah is an unrelated biblical name meaning “weasel”), and Huldur (Icelandic masculine). Because Huldr is not established in historical parish records, spelling and gender are flexible; parents sometimes prefer the softer Hulda/Huldra or the more Icelandic Huldur while keeping the same mythic, hidden connotation.

⚙ Nothing for Huldr shows up in the birth registries or name datasets we track. Most often that means a rare name, a regional or heritage one, or a recent coinage. Either way, it's a name very few children share.