Boy name
Arnold name meaning
“eagle power; ruler like an eagle”
Arnold means “eagle power” or “ruler like an eagle.” It is a Germanic name combining arn, “eagle,” with wald, an element expressing power or rule. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. An eagle with outspread wings provides a concrete image drawn directly from the name’s first element.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,167
What does Arnold mean?
Eagle power; ruler like an eagle
In Turkish: kartal gücü; kartal gibi hükmeden
Arnold belongs to an older Germanic pattern combining an animal image with power or rule. The eagle supplies its natural imagery, while the second element concerns authority. French Arnaud and Italian Arnoldo belong to the same name family, despite their different modern spellings.
Origin of the name Arnold
Arnold is a Germanic name combining arn, eagle, with wald, power or rule. It survives in modern European languages in this and closely related spellings.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Arnold in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
How to pronounce Arnold
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|
Is Arnold a boy’s name?
Yes, Arnold is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arnold does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Arnold
What is the meaning of Arnold?
Arnold means “eagle power; ruler like an eagle”. Arnold is a Germanic name combining arn, eagle, with wald, power or rule. It survives in modern European languages in this and closely related spellings.
Is Arnold a boy’s name?
Yes, Arnold is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arnold in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arnold nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arnold?
Arnold is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Arnold have?
Arnold has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arnold?
Arnold does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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