Arnold

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Arnold means “eagle power” or “strong as an eagle”. It is derived from the elements “arn” meaning “eagle” and “wald” meaning “power, strength”.
Pronunciation
AHR-nawlt(Dutch)
AHR-nəld(English)
AR-nawlt(German, Polish)
The name Arnold is pronounced AR-nold.
Popularity
The popularity of Arnold peaked in the early 20th century and has declined since then. It is still a popular name, but it is not as common as it once was.

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Arnold Name meanings & History

The name Arnold means “eagle power” or “strong as an eagle”. It is derived from the elements “arn” meaning “eagle” and “wald” meaning “power, strength”. Arnold is a traditional name that has been used for generations. It is a strong, solid name that would be perfect for parents looking for a classic, timeless name for their son.

Zodiac Sign of Arnold: Action Aries

Synonyms of Arnold:

A: Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

N: Nice,Nervous,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized

L: Lover,Liaison,Lovely,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Languid

D: Demanding,Domestic,Doting,Daddy,Dutiful,Determined

Arnold is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Arnold include Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California; Arnold Palmer, American professional golfer; and Arnold Bennett, English novelist.

2.) Arnold (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) eagle ruler.

Other Forms: Ardal, Arnald, Arndt, Arne, Arnhold, Arnol, Arnoldas, Arnolde, Arnoll, Arnolt, Arnot, Arnott, Arnoud, Arnyld


3.) ARNOLD (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: From the Old High German Aranold, an evolution of the older Germanic Arnwald, a compound name composed of the elements arn (eagle) and wald (ruler, power): hence, “eagle ruler, eagle power.” Var: Arnald, Arnall, Arnaud, Arnell, Arnet, Arnett, Arnot, Arnott. (AHR-NOLT)


4.) Arnold (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) ruler; strong

Other Forms: Arnald, Arne, Arnie, Arny


5.) Arnold (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: Powerful eagle

Other Forms: Arnald


6.) ARNOLD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Introduced to England by the Normans, Arnold (powerful as an eagle) is derived from the Germanic Arnwald, a compound name composed of the elements arn (eagle) and wald (power, strength). Short: Arn. Pet: Arnie, Arny. (AR-NOLD, AR-NLD)


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