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Boy's nameOrigin: GermanicName day: 24 October

Harold

Harold is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, prominent in English and Scandinavian history. It was borne by several English and Norse rulers. Today, it retains a distinguished historical presence and international appeal.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Harold
Slovak:
Harold
Czech:
Harold
Hungarian:
Polish:
Harold
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Harold
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Harold means army commander or powerful military leader.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Harold pochádza zo staroanglického mena Hereweald, príbuzného so staroseverským menom Haraldr. Obe podoby vychádzajú z pragermánskych prvkov *harjaz „vojsko“ a *waldaz „vládca, mocný“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Harold vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

HAROLD

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

25 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
24 October
Slovak Extended Calendar
1 November
Francúzsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa meno vyslovuje spravidla [harold], v angličtine približne [herəld].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Harold
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Harolda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Haroldovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Harolda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Harold
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Haroldovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Haroldom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
HaroldkoHaroHarry
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Harold
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Harold! Haro! Harry!

Notable figures named Harold

16

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Harold Pinter
GB
1930 – 2008Historical Figure

British playwright (1930–2008)

Harold Macmillan
GB
1894 – 1986Historical Figure

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963

Harold Wilson
GB
1916 – 1995Historical Figure

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964-1970 and 1974-1976 (1916–1995)

Harold Urey
US
1893 – 1981Historical Figure

American physical chemist (1893-1981)

Harold Lloyd
US
1893 – 1971Historical Figure

American actor and comedian (1893–1971)

Harold Elliot Varmus
US
born 1939Notable Figure

American scientist

Harold Ramis
US
1944 – 2014Historical Figure

American actor, comedian, and filmmaker (1944–2014)

Harold Perrineau mladší
US
born 1963Notable Figure

American actor

Test how Harold sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Harold Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:H.S.without dots:HS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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