The boy's name Harold \ha-ro-ld\ is pronounced HARE-uld. It is of Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is "army ruler". Herald is also literally "one who proclaims". An Anglo-Saxon name. British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan; playwright Harold Pinter.

ORIGIN
Scandinavian

MEANING
Army-power

The name of several kings in Denmark, England, and Norway, including Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. He was killed at the Battle of Hastings which led to the Norman Conquest. A form of the Old Norse name Haraldr. Listed among the top 100 names in the U.S. from 1884 to 1966. Has faded significantly from use in recent years.

ALTERNATIVES
Herald Herold Harald

NICKNAMES
Hal Harry

FAMOUS Harolds
"Harold and Maude" (1971 film) Harold Pinter (playwright) Harold Ramis (actor/director/writer) Harold Robbins (novelist) Harold Miner (basketball player)

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