Hallvarðr
Hallvarðr is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin. It is formed from hall, meaning "hall" or "manor house," and varðr, meaning "guardian" or "watchman," giving the sense "guardian of the hall." The name is attested in medieval Scandinavian sources and is typical of the compound-names common in Norse onomastics.
In surviving texts, Hallvarðr appears as the name of individuals in sagas and genealogies, though none is
Cognate forms include Hallvard, Hallvarður, and other regional spellings. In Norwegian, the form Hallvard is notably
Overall, Hallvarðr exemplifies the common Norse practice of crafting personal names from a guardian-related element, reflecting