Arnold Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Arnold Name at a Glance

Name	Arnold
Meaning	Derived from an old German name meaning eagle power. The eagle rules. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, and used for a number of English surnames. Famous bearer: British poet and critic Matthew Arnold.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Arnold Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Arnold means “Derived from an old German name meaning eagle power. The eagle rules. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, and used for a number of English surnames. Famous bearer: British poet and critic Matthew Arnold”. 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.

Arnold Name Origin

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

Is Arnold a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Arnold

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