Halvdan

thumb|"Halvdan was here" inscription in Hagia Sophia's upper gallery. (9th century) Halvdan is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Halvdan Aarsrud (1878–1925), Norwegian bailiff and politician for the Labour Party Halvdan the Black (c. 810 – c. 860), ninth-century king of Vestfold Halvdan Wexelsen Freihow (1883–1965), Norwegian priest and culturist Halvdan (runemaster), runemaster in mid-11th century Södermanland, Sweden Lie, Trygve Halvdan (1896–1968), Norwegian politician, labour leader, government official and author Halvdan Holbø (1907–1995), Norwegian painter Halvdan Koht (1873–1965), Norwegian historian and politician representing the Labour Party Halvdan Ljøsne (1929–2006), Norwegian painter Halvdan Sivertsen (born 1950), Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist Halvdan Skard (born 1939), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party Halvdan Eyvind Stokke (1900–1977), Norwegian railway director and politician

==See also== Aldan (disambiguation) Alvan (disambiguation) Avdan (disambiguation) Halda Haldan (disambiguation) Halva Halvan (disambiguation)