Harold

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Army ruler, leader of an army
Pronunciation
HAR-əld,
HARE-old
HEHR-əld
Popularity
The name Harold has experienced a steady decline in popularity over the years. In the United States, it was a top 20 name in the early 1900s, but by 2019 it had fallen out of the top 1000. However, it remains a popular name in some European countries, including Sweden.

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Harold Name meanings & History

Army ruler, leader of an army. The name Harold is primarily used as a boy's name, but it can also be used for girls. It is a classic and timeless name that has been popular for centuries. Parents who choose the name Harold for their child may be drawn to its strong and regal sound, as well as its historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Harold: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Harold:

H: Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hope,Hobnobbing

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Assertive,Argumentative

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive

L: Lovely,Languid,Lazy,Liaison,Legal,Lover,Luscious

D: Determined,Daddy,Demanding,Domestic,Dutiful,Doting

Harold is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Harold include Harold Wilson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Harold Pinter, British playwright; and Harold Ramis, American actor and filmmaker.

2.) HAROLD (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Cognate of the Germanic Harald, a name composed from the elements harja (army) and wald (rule): hence, “ruler of an army.” (HARROLD)


3.) Harold (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) leader of an army

Other Forms: Hal, Harald, Hareld, Harry


4.) Harold (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) army ruler. See also Jindra.

Other Forms: Araldo, Garald, Garold, Harald, Hareld, Harild, Haryld, Herald, Hereld, Herold, Heronim, Heryld


5.) HAROLD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the obsolete Old English Hereweald, a compound name composed of the elements here (army) and weald (ruler, power, control). Alternatively, the Scandinavians introduced the cognate Harald, which is composed of the Germanic elements harja (army) and wald (rule). The name was borne by King Harald I (d. 1040), also known as Harald Harefoot, and Harald II (1022-66), who was killed in the Battle of Hastings. The name died out in the early Middle Ages but was reintroduced in the 19th century with other Old English names. Pet: Harry. (HAR-ULD, HAR-ROLD)


6.) Harold (Male)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Army leader

Other Forms: Harald, Harrold


7.) HAROLD (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Introduced by the Anglo-Normans, Harold is derived from the obsolete Old English Hereweald, a compounding of the elements here (army) and weald (rule, power, control): hence, “leader of the army.” The name replaced the Scandinavian cognate Haraldr, which was introduced by the Norsemen. Aralt is the Irish form. (HAHR-OLD)


8.) HAROLD (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Harold is derived from the obsolete Old English Hereweald (leader of the army), a compound name composed of the elements heri (army) and weald (ruler, power, control). The name, which fell from use in the Middle Ages, was revived in the 19th century. Arailt and Haral are Scottish Gaelic forms of Harold. (HARLD)


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