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Name Origin

Harald is a Scandinavian masculine given name of Old Norse origin. It is composed of the elements 'haru' meaning 'army' or 'host' and 'aldr' meaning 'age' or 'old.' Therefore, Harald traditionally means 'army ruler' or 'leader of the host.'

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Famous People

Harald Bluetooth (910-986)

King of Denmark and Norway

Unification of Denmark
Introduction of Christianity to Denmark
Development of the first known Bluetooth technology

Harald Hardrada (1015-1066)

King of Norway

Expansion of Norwegian territory
Last Viking king to invade England

Harald V (1937-)

King of Norway

Reigning monarch of Norway since 1991
Advocate for environmental protection

Similar Names

Harold Herold

Sibling Names

Thorsten

Another powerful Norse name with a similar masculine sound and feel to Harald.

Astrid

A beautiful and elegant Scandinavian name, creating a balanced pair with the strong masculinity of Harald.