First name Haakon - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Scandinavian
Nameday
Meaning
Haakon is a masculine given name from Scandinavia meaning “High Son.” It comes from the Old Norse name **Hákon** and has appeared in multiple spelling forms over the centuries. The name was borne by several Norwegian kings, most notably **Haakon I**, known as Haakon the Good. Notable modern bearers include **Haakon**, the current Crown Prince of Norway; **Håkon Bleken**, a Norwegian artist; and **Håkon Wium Lie**, a Norwegian web pioneer and co-inventor of CSS.
Famous people with the first name Haakon
- Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway (Person)
- Haakon VII (King of Norway (1905–1957))
- Haakon IV (Person)
- Haakon the Good (Person)
- Haakon VI (Person)
- Haakon Chevalier (Writer)