Harold: meaning, definitions and examples

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Harold

 

[หˆhรฆrษ™ld ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

person

A masculine given name derived from the Old English name Hereweald, meaning 'leader of the army.'

Synonyms

harry.

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Word Description / Examples
Harold

Typically used as a male given name, often formal. Suitable in professional or respectful settings.

  • Harold will be presenting his findings at the conference.
  • Please welcome our guest speaker, Harold Johnson.
harry

A male given name, often informal or familiar. It can also mean to persistently bother or harass someone, usually with a negative connotation.

  • Harry is coming over for dinner tonight.
  • The bees harried the picnickers until they left the park.

Examples of usage

  • Harold was a popular name in England during the Middle Ages.
  • Harold is often shortened to Harry as a nickname.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The name Harold has Old English roots, coming from the words 'here' (army) and 'weald' (to govern).
  • It became popular in England due to historical figures like King Harold II who reigned in the 11th century.

Historical Usage

  • Harold has been a name used by kings, knights, and noblemen throughout European history.
  • The infamous Battle of Hastings in 1066 was between King Harold II and William the Conqueror, greatly impacting British history.

Pop Culture

  • The character Harold in the TV show 'Hey Arnold!' is loved for his unique personality and humor.
  • In popular media, the name often appears in books and movies as characters who are quirky or wise.

Psychology

  • Names can influence how people perceive personality traits; Harold may evoke associations of reliability and leadership.
  • Studies have shown that names can shape one's self-image and social interactions.

Literature

  • Harold is a character in various literary works, representing varied themes from adventure to introspection.
  • In literature, the name often ties to heroes or men who embark on journeys, reflecting traditional masculine attributes.

Translations

Translations of the word "Harold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Harold

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Harold

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ“ะฐั€ะพะปัŒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Harold

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Harold

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Harold

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Harold

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฑูˆู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Harold

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Harold

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Harold

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Harold

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Harold

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Harold