Herald
HAIR-uld
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
990
Peak Year
#38 in 1926
First Recorded
1900
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Means "army ruler" or "commander" in Germanic languages. It's a classic name with a strong, historical feel.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Harold Godwinson
The last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England.
Harold Pinter
A Nobel Prize-winning English playwright and screenwriter.
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Meaning
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Meaning
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