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Harold

Harold is a boy’s name of Scandinavian origin and derives from the Old English version of the name Hereweald. When broken down, Hereweald means “army” and “ruler” and was quite popular among Scandinavian settlers and in the royal courts of England, Norway, and Denmark. Centuries later, Harold is a well-known baby name thanks to countless historic figures and fictional characters in comic books and TV shows, but surprisingly isn’t over-used. If you’re searching for a title that will help baby standout on the schoolyard, Harold is the perfect blend of timelessness and boyish charm.
Scandinavian Male
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Meaning

Army ruler

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Pronunciation

HAIR-uhld

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Traditional
  • Resilient
  • Determined

Compatibility

Harold pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, such as William and Elizabeth. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. In terms of cultural pairing, Harold fits well with Scandinavian or English heritage names.

Strong Traditional Resilient Determined

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter

Writer

Born: October 10, 1930 · London, England

Portrait of Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Actor, Writer, Director

Born: November 21, 1944 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

Politician

Born: March 11, 1916 · Huddersfield, England

Portrait of Harold Lloyd

Harold Lloyd

Actor

Born: April 20, 1893 · Burchard, Nebraska, USA

Portrait of Harold Macmillan

Harold Macmillan

Politician

Born: February 10, 1894 · London, England

Portrait of Harold Abrahams

Harold Abrahams

Athlete

Born: December 15, 1899 · Bedford, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Harold Original form
  • Harald Germanic
  • Aroldo Italian
  • Гарольд Russian
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • 哈罗德 (Hāluódé) Chinese
  • ハロルド (Harorudo) Japanese
  • हैरल्ड (Hairld) Hindi
  • هارولد (Harold) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harold

What does Harold mean?
Army ruler
What is the origin of Harold?
Harold has Scandinavian origins.
Is Harold popular?
Harold has been viewed 100 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Harold?
Similar names include Salma, Farah, Zaria, Xia, Kaitlyn.
How do you pronounce Harold?
Harold is pronounced HAIR-uhld.

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