Archibald
AHR-chih-bawld
Popularity
#1174
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,800
Peak Year
#176 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Meaning "genuine, bold, brave". It is derived from the Germanic elements *ercan* meaning "genuine, original, precious" and *bald* meaning "bold, brave".
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Archibald Cox
American lawyer and Watergate special prosecutor
Archibald MacLeish
American poet and Librarian of Congress
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