Harold (given name)

Harold is a Christian name derived from the Old English name Hereweald, derived from the Germanic elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler".[1] The Old Norse cognate, Haraldr, was also common among settlers in the Danelaw. Diminutives of Harold are Harry and Hal.

People with the given name

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Modern

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. "Harold". Behind the Name.
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