Harold
Harold is a personal name derived from the Old English name Hereweald, meaning "ruler of the army". It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries, and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Harold is derived from the Old English name Hereweald, which is composed of the elements "here", meaning "army", and "weald", meaning "ruler" or "power". This name was common among Anglo-Saxon nobility, and was borne by several kings of England.
Notable people named Harold[edit | edit source]
There have been many notable people named Harold throughout history. Some of these include:
- Harold I of England, also known as Harold Harefoot, was King of England from 1035 to 1040.
- Harold II of England, also known as Harold Godwinson, was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, reigning from January to October 1066.
- Harold Pinter, a British playwright, director, and actor, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005.
- Harold Wilson, was a British Labour politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and from 1974 to 1976.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The name Harold has also been used in various works of fiction and popular culture. Some examples include:
- Harold, a character in the children's book series Harold and the Purple Crayon.
- Harold, a character in the animated television series Hey Arnold!.
- Harold, a character in the reality television series Total Drama.
See also[edit | edit source]
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