Arnold

germanBoy★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Arnold is a boy's name of german origin meaning “eagle power”.

Arnold is a name that exudes strength and dignity, stemming from the Old High German words 'arn', meaning 'eagle', and 'wald', meaning 'power' or 'ruler'. This name gained fame through figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, an iconic actor-turned-politician, and Arnold Palmer, a legendary golfer. While it might evoke images of mid-20th century grandeur, Arnold has a timeless quality. Common nicknames include Arnie or Arn. Although not as popular today as in decades past, Arnold maintains a solid standing as a name of distinction.

At a Glance

Origingerman
GenderBoy
Meaningeagle power
Popularity★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Syllables2
Starts withA
Stylesclassic, religious

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