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BoyGermanic

Arnold

AHR-nold

Popularity

#1681

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

104,270

Peak Year

#2,031 in 1924

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Germanic name meaning 'eagle power' or 'eagle ruler,' symbolizing strength and leadership.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Austrian-American actor, bodybuilder, and politician

  • Arnold Palmer

    American professional golfer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongLeaderReliableDetermined

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