Haakon

Norse

"chosen son"

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