Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold and Harrod may have derived from the Old Danish name Harald, the Old German names Hairold or Herold, or the Old English name Hereweald. The Irish derivative is Ó hArailt.
People with the surname
Dave Harold, (born 1966), English professional snooker player
Edgar von Harold (1830–1886), German entomologist
Emily Harold, (1820–1872) American woman
Erika Harold, (born 1980), Miss America (2003)
Gale Harold, (born 1969), American actor
John Harold (1873–1947), Canadian politician
Ruth Haroldson (died 1982), American conductor and violinist
See also Harrold (surname)