Valdor

Valdor is a proper noun used in various contexts, most prominently in science fiction and fantasy. In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Valdor denotes a high-ranking Custodian who serves as a trusted adviser to the Emperor and commands the Adeptus Custodes, the Emperor's bodyguard and guardians of Terra. Beyond fiction, Valdor appears as a surname in several cultures, attached to individuals across different professions. It also shows up as a toponym in certain geographic or historical records, though such usages are less standardized and vary by region. The etymology of Valdor is not widely agreed upon and may reflect separate linguistic roots in different contexts. Because Valdor spans both fictional and real-world uses, its meaning depends on the source: in literary or gaming materials, it references a character or role; in real life, it may identify a person or a place.