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Harivald (male)

Variants:Harold (M)
Derivative(s):Harald (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

Early Scandinavian from Old Norse "army wielder/ruler", equivalent to the English name Harold.

Harivald and its variant Harald were introduced into Britain by Scandinavian invaders during the first millennium CE. Harold was already a given name in Britain and its use was increased by the double source.