Harold
BoyOrigin: Norse · English
Pronounced: HARR-uld
Meaning
“army ruler”
Cultural Notes
Old English and Old Norse name meaning army ruler; Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, defeated at Hastings in 1066.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Harold
- Harold Wilson (British prime minister), Harold Pinter (playwright), Harold Lloyd (comedian)
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