Harold

Pronunciation: [ h-EHR-uhld ]

Girl Name #28,909 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Harold is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHR-uhld.

Parents who love the name Harold often also consider Hattie, Harriet, Hannah .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,909
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Har Hay Harie Haroie

Also a Boy Name

Harold is also used as a boy name, ranked #991.

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Similar Names

Hattie Harriet Hannah Harriett Hallie Hanna Hazel Harriette

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harold

Is Harold a boy or girl name?

Harold is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28909. As a boy name, it is ranked #991. Harold is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Harold?

Harold is pronounced h-EHR-uhld.

How popular is the name Harold?

Harold is currently ranked #28909 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Harold?

Common nicknames for Harold include Har, Hay, Harie, and Haroie.

Is Harold a common or rare name?

Harold is an uncommon name, ranked #28909 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Harold

Harold is a girl name .

Is Harold a boy or girl name? Harold is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,909 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #991. Harold is more commonly used as a boy name.

Harold is currently ranked #28,909 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Harold include Har, Hay, Harie, and Haroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.