Harold

Boy's name

Harold is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "here" meaning army and "weald" meaning rule.

Meaning Army leader
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 227
Peak year 1924

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Notable Namesakes

  • Harold Lloyd - Silent film actor known for physical comedy.
  • Harold Ramis - Actor, writer, director (Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day).
  • Harold Pinter - Playwright, Nobel Prize in Literature winner.
  • Harold Macmillan - British Prime Minister during the Cold War.
  • Harold Washington - First African American mayor of Chicago.
  • Harold Robbins - Bestselling author of popular fiction novels.
  • Harold Holt - Former Prime Minister of Australia.
  • Harold Perrineau - Actor (Lost, Oz, The Matrix Reloaded).
  • Harold Ford Jr. - Former U.S. Congressman from Tennessee.
  • Harold Camping - Evangelical Christian radio broadcaster and author.

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