Archie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Archie Name at a Glance

Name	Archie
Meaning	A popular diminutive of Archibald, meaning true and bold, valuable. Famous bearers: a ventriloquist's dummy in the radio programme 'Educating Archie'; a philisophical cockroach created by American writer Don Marquis.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Archie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Archie means “A popular diminutive of Archibald, meaning true and bold, valuable. Famous bearers: a ventriloquist's dummy in the radio programme 'Educating Archie'; a philisophical cockroach created by American writer Don Marquis”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Archie Name Origin

Our database records Archie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Archie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Archie is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Archie

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