Find out how popular the first name Garold has been for the last 31 years (from 1974 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Garold by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Garold is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Garold.

The history of the first name Garold

The name Garold is of Old English origin, emerging during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. It is derived from the Germanic elements "gar" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "ruler" or "commander." The name was initially used to denote a skilled warrior or a leader of troops.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Garold can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an annual record of historical events compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle documents a Garold, an ealdorman (a high-ranking noble) who fought alongside King Alfred the Great against the Danish invaders.

In the Middle Ages, the name Garold gained popularity among the English nobility. One notable bearer was Garold of Shrewsbury, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later granted lands in Shropshire and became a prominent figure in the region.

Another historical figure with the name Garold was Garold the Stout, a 12th-century Flemish nobleman and crusader. He participated in the Second Crusade and is mentioned in the chronicles of William of Tyre, a medieval historian and archbishop of Tyre.

In the 13th century, Garold of Villiers was a French knight and a member of the Knights Templar, a Catholic military order active during the Crusades. He is recorded as having participated in the siege of Acre in 1291, one of the last major conflicts of the Crusades.

During the Renaissance, the name Garold was borne by Garold Plantagenet, a distant cousin of King Henry VIII of England. Born in 1490, he served as a diplomat and courtier under Henry VIII and is mentioned in various historical records and correspondence from that period.

While the name Garold has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it has left a lasting mark on history, having been borne by warriors, nobles, and historical figures across different eras and cultures. Its meaning and associations with leadership, bravery, and military prowess have contributed to its enduring legacy.

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