Woldemar

Woldemar is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is a variant of related names such as Waldemar and Valdemar, and has historically appeared in German-speaking areas as well as in the Baltic and Nordic regions. The name is usually understood as a compound of elements associated with rulership and fame, a pattern shared by other -mar names in Germanic languages.

Throughout the 18th through the 20th centuries, Woldemar occurs in records associated with families and individuals of Central European, Baltic German, and Nordic heritage. In German contexts the form Woldemar is present in older sources; in Estonian and other Baltic contexts forms such as Voldemar are common, reflecting local orthographic conventions. In other languages, variants such as Waldemar or Valdemar appear as the respective forms of the same name.

In contemporary usage the name is uncommon in most regions, but it remains part of historical documents and genealogical material. It may be encountered in cultural works to evoke a sense of tradition or antiquity. Overall, Woldemar stands as a representative example of a classical Germanic name with cognates across Europe.