Harold
Boy · Old English
harold · 2 beats
Meaning
Army ruler; the last Anglo-Saxon king and a quiet midcentury American everyman.
The vibe
Harold is a name with both a battle banner and a workbench. Vintage and strongly grounded — steady, hard-working, the salt-of-the-earth note.
Quick questions
Is Harold a boy's or a girl's name?
Harold is a boy's name of Old English origin.
What is a good nickname for Harold?
Harry is the natural nickname for Harold.
How popular is Harold?
Harold is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.
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