Harry
HAR-ee
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Meaning: Home ruler, estate ruler
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Harald
Boy · Scandinavian · Medium name
- Meaning
- Army ruler, of the host's leader
- Pronunciation
- HAH-rahld
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Popularity
- Common in Norway (2023)
From Old Norse 'hari' (army) and 'valdr' (ruler).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Norway, Denmark
Alternate spellings
HaroldScandinavian / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Harald Hardrada
1015–1066
King of Norway, the last great Viking king, died at Stamford Bridge.
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Behind the Name, Norse Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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