Archie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Archie Name at a Glance

Name	Archie
Meaning	Diminutive of Archibald: True and bold. Also 'bald'. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the 'bald' to refer to the shaven head of a monk.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Archie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Archie means “Diminutive of Archibald: True and bold. Also 'bald'. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the 'bald' to refer to the shaven head of a monk”. 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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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