Harald
HA-rald
Popularity
#6573
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
793
Peak Year
#24 in 1925
First Recorded
1913
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Norse and Scandinavian name meaning 'army ruler' or 'commander'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Harald V
The current King of Norway since 1991.
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