Haakon

Norse
"chosen son"
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Haakon Origin and Meaning

The name Haakon is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Norse origin meaning "chosen son".

An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.

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Famous People Named Haakon

  • Haakon I
    VI, Kings of Norway
  • Haakon VII (born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel)
    King of Norway
  • Haakon Magnus
    Crown Prince of Norway
  • Haakon Sigurdarson
    de facto ruler of Norway
  • Haakon Steen Lie
    Norwegian politician
  • Haakon Paulsson
    Earl of Orkney
  • Haakon the Crazy
    Norwegian noble