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Arnold
AH-nuhld
Arnold (name) means a masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "ruler with eagle-like strength". Example: “Arnold trained for years before winning the competition.”
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A masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "ruler with eagle-like strength".
"Arnold trained for years before winning the competition."
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Etymology
From the Old German elements "arn" ("eagle") and "wald" ("rule").
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What does “Arnold” mean?
The word “Arnold” means a masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, meaning "ruler with eagle-like strength".
How do you pronounce “Arnold”?
“Arnold” is pronounced AH-nuhld (/ˈɑɹnəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “Arnold” in a sentence?
Here is “Arnold” used in a sentence: “Arnold trained for years before winning the competition.”
What part of speech is “Arnold”?
“Arnold” is a name.
Where does the word “Arnold” come from?
The word “Arnold” comes from German. From the Old German elements "arn" ("eagle") and "wald" ("rule").
Is “Arnold” a common word?
“Arnold” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Where does the name Arnold come from?
Arnold is of Germanic origin and is traditionally interpreted as "ruler with eagle-like strength." It combines old Germanic elements meaning "eagle" and "power" or "rule." The name is long established in English as both a given name and a surname.
What are common nicknames for Arnold?
Arnie is the standard nickname for Arnold, and Arn is also heard. The continental form Arno exists as an independent given name rather than a simple nickname. In formal contexts the full form Arnold is used.
Is Arnold a first name or a surname?
It is both. Arnold is used as a masculine given name and also as a surname, a pattern common with Germanic names that passed into family names. Context and word order usually make clear which role it is playing.
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