Herholdt is a first name and surname. Notable people with the first name and surname include: Frank Herholdt (born 1945), South African photographer Holger Henrik Herholdt Drachmann (1846–1908), Danish poet Johan Daniel Herholdt (1818–1902), Danish architect, professor, and royal building inspector Johan Daniel Herholdt (physician) (1764–1836), Danish medical doctor Sonja Herholdt (born 1952), South African singer-songwriter and actress