Harold

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2023 Births: 227 →

All-Time Total: 529,584

Peak Year: 1894

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

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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