Arnie
Pronunciation: [ AHRN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arnie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,157 babies have been named Arnie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arnie is past its peak , currently ranked #9,841 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,841
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Arnie is also used as a girl name, ranked #70998.
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"bright, shining warrior"
#9,720 in US
French/Modern origin
"of the shade, of the shelter"
#9,938 in US
Irish Gaelic (Mac Maonach) origin
"son of the monk, son of the devoted one"
#9,942 in US
Greek xylon origin
"Of the forest; made of wood"
#9,736 in US
Old English aethel + wine origin
"noble friend"
#9,866 in US
English origin
"gray color"
#9,695 in US
Modern English, possibly Welsh dyn + ver origin
"powerful person, dynamic one"
#9,816 in US
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About the Name Arnie
Arnie is a boy name .
Is Arnie a boy or girl name? Arnie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,841 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,998. Arnie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Arnie is currently ranked #9,841 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arnie include Arn, Ary, Arie, and Arnkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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