Harold
[ˈhɛəraʊld]Meaning
from the Old English Hereweald, "army" and "powerful, mighty"
Background Story
Harold comes from the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the elements here, meaning "army", and weald, meaning "powerful, mighty". The Old Norse cognate Haraldr was also common among Scandinavian settlers in England, and the name was borne by five kings of Norway, three of Denmark and two of England, including Harold II, who was killed at the Battle of Hastings. After the Norman Conquest the name died out, and it was revived in the 19th century.
Variations
Harrold, Harry, Hal
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