The name Harold is a girl's name meaning "army ruler".

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A clunky yet strong grandpa-name for boys, Harold may seem like an unlikely choice for girls, but it has nevertheless been appearing in the US stats since the 1890s. It's last appearance was in 2004 when six girls received the name, while it was at its peak in 1929, when it was given to 98. Nicknames Haddie, Hallie, Harrie, or Hattie, perhaps?

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The name Harold peaked for girls at #707 in 1929. Harold is also used for boys, ranking #993 in 2025.

The name Harold is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "army ruler".

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The name of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman conquest, and a name that's long been associated with a pipe-smoking, bespectacled grandpa or uncle.
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After years in style limbo, Harold is slowly making a comeback, possibly boosted by cheerful nicknames like Harry and Hal. Filmmaking couple Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have a son named Harold.


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The name Harold is currently ranked #993 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #12 in 1920. The name is most popular in HAROLD, HAROLD, and HAROLD. Harold is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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