Harold

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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. , army-power

Popularity: Boys Ranked #745 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Norse; Scandinavian
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: War or Battle; + Add a Meaning Tag
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Alternative Spellings: Harald +; Herald +; Herold +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Hal +; Harry +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Harolds: Harold Pinter (playwright); Harold Miner (basketball player); "Harold and Maude" (1971 film); Harold Robbins (novelist); Harold Ramis (actor/director/writer); + Add a Famous Harold
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