What Does the Name Harold Mean
The name Harold comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Harold below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Harold Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". The Old Norse cognate Haraldr was also common among Scandinavian settlers in England. This was the...
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