Harild as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Harild

What is the meaning of the name Harild ?

The baby name Harild is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈhærɪld (HA-rild).

Harild is English, Norse in Origin.

Harild is a Scandinavian form of Harald, ultimately from Old Norse Haraldr built on the Proto‑Germanic elements harja ‘army, host’ and waldaz ‘rule, power.’ The meaning is ‘army ruler,’ often rendered ‘commander of the host.’ In Danish records, Harild appears as a regional or archaic spelling, likely influenced by Jutlandic pronunciation and older orthographic habits; it is much less common than Harald and today is a rare given name, occasionally preserved as a family surname.

Usage of the root name spread with medieval Scandinavian kings such as Harald Fairhair of Norway and Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, which kept the form prestigious through the Viking and medieval periods. Related variants include Harald (Scandinavian standard), Haraldur (Icelandic), Harold and Hal (English), Haroldo (Spanish/Portuguese), and Aroldo (Italian); feminine forms include Haralda and Haraldina. Harild offers a distinctive, heritage-rich twist while retaining the straightforward, martial meaning of its parent name.

⚙ Harild is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 3 recorded uses of it, from 1 country.