Havelock
ha-velo-ck,
hav(e)-lock
Origin:Scandinavian
Other Origin(s):Norse
Meaning:Sea sport
With roots in Old Norse, Havelock is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. A derivative of this name was used to name the hero of a popular medieval romance, Havelok the Dane. The novel tells the story of a Danish prince who was raised as a lowly fisherman's son and later reclaimed his rightful place on the throne of Denmark. This name, translated from Old Norse Hafleikr_,_ literally means "sea sport" and reflects the strength of oceans reminding baby to be resilient and determined.
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