Baby name
CLASSIC
🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 Arnold
/AHR · nold/
Meaning
“Eagle ruler”
Old English arn-weald combining eagle with ruler; conveys medieval authority and strength
Nicknames
arnie · arne · arnold
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Arnold surged in Germanic countries around 1900-1950 and declined substantially; now uncommon except among older generations.
The cultural moment.
Germany exhibits sharp decline from mid-20th century peak; US shows similar pattern with minimal young adoption.