Harold Lucy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Harold Lucy — army ruler
557K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Harold Lucy is a name combining Germanic origins, bringing together "army ruler" (Harold) with "light" (Lucy). The first name Harold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl. The surname Lucy: Notable male people with the name Charles Lucy (1814–1873), English historical painter of the Victorian era Con Lucy (1899–1929), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer Donny Lucy (born 1982), American former MLB player Gary Lucy (born 1981), English actor, television personality, and model Sir Henry Lucy (1842–1924), English political journalist and humorist Jeffrey Lucy (born 1946), Australian former Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Michael Lucy (1915–1971), Australian politician Seán Lucy (1931–2001), Irish poet and educator Notable female people with the name Au. Harold is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 557K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Harold reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Harold

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl.

Surname: Lucy

Meaning: light

Celtic

Notable male people with the name Charles Lucy (1814–1873), English historical painter of the Victorian era Con Lucy (1899–1929), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer Donny Lucy (born 1982), American former MLB player Gary Lucy (born 1981), English actor, television personality, and model Sir Henry Lucy (1842–1924), English political journalist and humorist Jeffrey Lucy (born 1946), Australian former Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Michael Lucy (1915–1971), Australian politician Seán Lucy (1931–2001), Irish poet and educator Notable female people with the name Au.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Harold is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Harold by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Harold Lucy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Harold Lucy:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Harold?
The first name Harold originates from Germanic. Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl.
When was Harold most popular?
The name Harold reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lucy?
The surname Lucy originates from Celtic. Notable male people with the name Charles Lucy (1814–1873), English historical painter of the Victorian era Con Lucy (1899–1929), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer Donny Lucy (born 1982), American former MLB player Gary Lucy (born 1981), English actor, television personality, and model Sir Henry Lucy (1842–1924), English political journalist and humorist Jeffrey Lucy (born 1946), Australian former Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Michael Lucy (1915–1971), Australian politician Seán Lucy (1931–2001), Irish poet and educator Notable female people with the name Au.
What are the origins of the name Harold Lucy?
The name Harold Lucy combines two different traditions: the first name Harold has Germanic roots, while the surname Lucy originates from Celtic.
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