Meaning, origin, history
Harald is a Nordic masculine given name of Old Norse origin. It is derived from the Old Norse elements 'hari' meaning "army" and 'Arr' which means "power", thus the name means "powerful in battle". The name was borne by several notable figures in Scandinavian history, including Harald Bluetooth, who unified Denmark and Norway around 950 AD, and Harald Hardrada, the last Norse king of Norway. This name is still popular in Nordic countries today.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Harald since 1880
Total births
779
Total since 1880
Peak year
1925
24 births
in 2023
8
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+33%
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vs previous 5 years