Scandinavian name
Håkon
Chosen son or high son; Old Norse Hákon, a name carried by many Norwegian kings.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Iceland
- International spelling
- medium
Spellings & variants
Håkon · Haakon · Hakon
About this name
Håkon is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Chosen son or high son; Old Norse Hákon, a name carried by many Norwegian kings.
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