Boy
Germanic
2 syllables
Arnold
AR-nold
/ˈɑr.nəld/
"Eagle power" — a Germanic classic of nobility, strength, and soaring vision
Arnold is derived from the Germanic Arnwald, combining arn (eagle) and wald (power or ruler), meaning eagle ruler. It was common among medieval European nobility and has been borne by saints, generals, and statesmen. In modern times, Arnold Schwarzenegger brought the name into popular culture as a symbol of physical and political power.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAr · nold
GenderBoy
OriginGermanic
Root WordArnwald (arn + wald)
MeaningEagle power, eagle ruler
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1935
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 18
Nicknames
ArnieArnoArn
About the Name Arnold
Arnold means eagle power or eagle ruler, from the Germanic arn (eagle) and wald (power, ruler).
Arnold is of Old Germanic origin, introduced to England by the Normans and popular throughout medieval Europe.
Arnold was most popular in the 1920s–1940s in the US. It is now uncommon but familiar through famous bearers.
Arnold James, Arnold Henry, and Arnold Clark are solid traditional combinations.
Arnold suggests physical strength, determination, and self-made ambition — powerfully embodied by Schwarzenegger.
The standard English spelling is Arnold. The French form is Arnaud and the Italian is Arnaldo.
Personality of Arnold
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Arnold
Creativity
62%
Elegance
60%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
92%
Warmth
65%
Famous People Named Arnold
A
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian-American actor, bodybuilder, and Governor of California
A
Arnold Palmer
American golf legend and one of the sport's greatest ambassadors
B
Benedict Arnold
American Revolutionary War general who became infamous for treason
Middle Names for Arnold
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Arnold
Arnold James
Arnold Lee
Arnold Wayne
Arnold Eugene
Arnold Henry
Arnold Frank
Arnold Dale
Arnold Ray
Arnold George
Arnold Clark
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History of Arnold
1100
Arnold of Soissons becomes a notable medieval bishop and later saint
1780
Benedict Arnold defects to the British, making Arnold synonymous with betrayal in American memory
1935
Arnold reaches peak popularity in the United States
1984
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in The Terminator, revitalizing the name's cultural presence
Numerology & Symbolism of Arnold
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Tiger's Eye
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Arnold Around the World
How Arnold is written in different languages and scripts
أرنولد
Arabic
アーノルド
Japanese
Арнольд
Russian
아놀드
Korean
阿诺德
Chinese
Άρνολντ
Greek
आर्नोल्ड
Hindi
ארנולד
Hebrew
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