Vidar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vidar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 11 babies have been named Vidar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vidar is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,045 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,045
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Vidar
Vidar is a boy name .
Vidar is currently ranked #25,045 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vidar include Vid, Viy, Viie, and Vidkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Vidar include Vidal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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