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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.