Arnold

Boy's name

Arnold is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "arn" meaning eagle and "wald" meaning rule.

Meaning Eagle power
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 99
Peak year 1924

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Notable Namesakes

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger - Actor, bodybuilder, former Governor of California.
  • Arnold Palmer - Professional golfer, created the Arnold Palmer drink.
  • Arnold Bennett - British novelist, playwright, and critic.
  • Arnold Vosloo - South African actor, known for "The Mummy."
  • Arnold Lobel - Children's book author, wrote "Frog and Toad" series.
  • Arnold Bax - English composer and poet.
  • Arnold Orville Beckman - Chemist, inventor of pH meter.
  • Arnold Rothstein - American businessman, gambler, and racketeer.
  • Arnold Stang - American actor and voice actor.
  • Arnold J. Toynbee - British historian and philosopher.

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