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Arnold name meaning
First Name
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
104k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
139k
in the U.S.
in 2010
139k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Arnold mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Arnold
User Submitted Origins
English
77%
German
15%
African
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Canada, the name Arnold is of German origin and means "Eagle power, or Brightness".
- A submission from Norway says the name Arnold means "Eagle power" and is of German origin.
- A submission from Australia says the name Arnold means "Power like an eagle" and is of African origin.
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Arnold means "Strength of an eagle".
- A submission from Tanzania, United Republic of says the name Arnold means "Power".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Arnold means "Gift of god".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
- English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
Wiktionary
French version of a Germanic name, from Proto-Germanic *arô (“eagle”) + *waldą (“power”).
- A male given name from the Germanic languages brought to England by Normans.
- A patronymic surname.
- A hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref TA1241).
- A market town in Gedling borough, Nottinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SK5945).
- A small town in the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia.
- A community in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- A number of places in the United States:
- A census-designated place in Calaveras County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California.
- An unincorporated community in Carroll County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Morgan County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Humboldt County, Iowa.
- An unincorporated community in Ness County, Kansas.
- A census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- An unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan.
- A former census-designated place in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, now part of the city of Rice Lake.
- A city in Jefferson County, Missouri.
- A village in Custer County, Nebraska.
- An unincorporated community in Union County, Ohio.
- A city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- An unincorporated community in Collin County, Texas.
- An unincorporated community in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in lewis County, West Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Arnold was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Catalan, Cebuano, Danish, Estonian, Faroese, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Slovak, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Arnold
Notable Persons Named Arnold
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an office holder. His military service ended in 1. Arnold was born on July 30th, 1947 in Thal, Styria.
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer is a golf player.
Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Humperdinck is a traditional pop music and easy listening musician. He holds the title A Man Without Love". He has been prominent since 1956. Engelbert was given the name Arnold George Dorsey on May 2nd, 1936 in Madras, British India. Engelbert is also known as Engelbert.
Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein was a racket (crime), businessperson, boss (crime), rum-running, racketeer, businessman, crime boss, and bootlegger. Arnold was born on January 17th, 1882 in New York City. Arnold is also known as The Brain, Mr. Big, The Fixer, The Man Uptown, and The Big Bankroll. He breathed his last breath on November 6th, 1928.
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1984 to present. Arnold was born on June 16th, 1962 in Pretoria.
Arnold Bernid "Casey" Jones
Arnold Bernid "Casey" Jones is a comics character.
- Arnold J. ToynbeeHistorian
- Arnold SommerfeldScientist
- Arnold BöcklinArtist
- Arnold StangActor
- Arnold BennettNovelist
- Sir Arnold Clark
- Arnold Lewis Raphel18th U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan
- Eric SevareidNews Journalist
- Arnold Wesker
- Mærsk Mc-Kinney MøllerShipping
- Arnold ToynbeeScientist
- Arnold Peter MøllerShipping
- Arnold of SoissonsSaint
- Arnold MührenSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Arnold
Notable Persons With the Last Name Arnold
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold is a military person. His military service ended in 1757.
Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold is an actor, comedian, and television host. His ongoing career started in 1987. Tom was given the name Thomas Duane Arnold on March 6th, 1959 in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Monica
Monica is a singer, producer, and actress. She was most active from 1993 to present. Monica was given the name Monica Denise Arnold on October 24th, 1980. Monica is also known as Monica Brown.
Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold is a writer. Matthew was born on December 24th, 1822 in Laleham, Middlesex, England.
Andrea Arnold
Andrea Arnold is a film director and actress. Andrea was born on April 5th, 1961 in Dartford, Kent, England.
Henry H. Arnold
Henry H. Arnold is a military person.
Common last names for Arnold
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Arnold | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 81.27% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.34% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.55% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.87% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.41% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Arnold
People with the last name Arnold are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Arnold
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| #65 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |