Herald

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Herald means 'ruler of the army' or 'army commander'.
Popularity
Herald is not a very common name globally. Its popularity ranks in the lower percentile in the USA, UK, and Australia. However, it is still being used in countries like Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands where it is spelled 'Herald' or 'Heralt'.

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Cartoon of Herald

Herald Name meanings & History

Herald has its origins in Germanic languages and Old French, derived from the words 'hari', meaning army, and 'wald', meaning rule or power. The name Herald means 'ruler of the army' or 'army commander'. Variant of Harald. Herald can be used as a first name for boys in English-speaking countries or as a surname. It has symbolic and historical significance and could appeal to parents who are interested in genealogy, history, or heraldry.

Zodiac Sign of Herald: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Herald:

H: Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire

E: Enliven,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

A: Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

L: Lazy,Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Languid,Lover,Luscious

D: Doting,Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Dutiful

Herald is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Herald

Some related names of Herald include Harold, Harald, Geraldo, Gerard, and Gerald.

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