The name Harold is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "army ruler". Harold is ranked #797 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Old Man Names and discussed in our forums with posts like "Three Strikes, You're Out -- Boys".
From the experts:
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.
After years in style limbo, Harold is slowly making a comeback, possibly boosted by cheerful nicknames like Harry and Hal.
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harold Says:
harold Says:
this sucks man Why is Harold so unpopular this should be the most popular name of all like honestly I don't recommend this website because its rigged
beachbear Says:
Always the creepy scarecrow from "Scary Stories"...
ladimon Says:
"Harold they're lesbians"
od free Says:
Best name i never wanted
lesliemarion Says:
Harold and his Purple Crayon is a great role model! :) I too think it's going to come back. As Toronto points out, the nicknames are fabulous and many. Halifax could be a version of nickname Hal too.
Toronto87 Says:
I think this name is going to come back in the next 5 years. It's strong sounding with great nickname potential (Hal, Hank, Harry, Harley). I'm considering it for a potential son as it's a family name.
lesliemarion Says:
Ah, but then there's Harold and the Purple Crayon. I agree that Hal is a lovely nickname and Harry and Halifax are fun too.
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hate hate hate this so unfair like really guys this sh or something
should be like top tens