Haroldo

Haroldo is a masculine given name used in Portuguese-speaking countries. It is the Portuguese form of Harold and is cognate with Harald in German and Scandinavian languages. The name derives from the Old English Harold (Hereweald/Herewald), composed of elements meaning "army" and "ruler," roughly translating to "ruler of the army." In Portuguese, Haroldo has been used since medieval times and remains common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone communities.

In usage, Haroldo is almost exclusively a given name; it is not a typical surname. Variants and cognates include Harald (Germanic/Scandinavian), Harold (English). The form Haroldo is particularly associated with Lusophone contexts, and has appeared in literature, church records, and public life in those regions.

Notable people named Haroldo are primarily drawn from Portuguese-speaking countries and include figures in sports, the arts, and public life.

See also Harold, Harald.