Pet Name Detail

Primarily Male

The meaning of the name Haakon is High Son

The origin of the name Haakon is Scandinavian

Alternate spellings: Håkon, Hakon, Håkan

Notes:

The name Haakon, with its various spellings throughout centuries, derives from the Old Norse name Hákon. It was the name of various kings of Norway, the most well-known being Haakon I, also known as Haakon the Good. 

Famous bearers: Haakon, current Crown Prince of Norway and heir to the throne. Håkon Bleken, Norwegian artist. Håkon Wium Lie, Norwegian web pioneer and inventor of CSS.  

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