Names/Valdemar/Valdemar IV of Denmark
Historical FigureDanish1320 – 1375

Valdemar IV of Denmark

Medieval King of Denmark, restored Danish power after period of decline

Biography

A 14th-century King of Denmark who restored and rebuilt Danish power after a period of decline. He is remembered for his strategic efforts to reclaim lost territories and strengthen the Danish state.

Quick Facts
Category

Historical Figure

Nationality

Danish

Born

1320

Died

1375

Thinking about the name

Valdemar

Germanic origin

A royal Germanic name combining val- (power) with the Old Germanic mar (famous), Valdemar literally means 'powerful and famous.' This name was borne by multiple Danish and German monarchs and carries historical gravitas, appealing to parents seeking authentic European royalty and heritage.