ARCHIBALD  

Gender: M
Origin: Teutonic
Meaning: "bold, noble"

Although the full name might be tough to handle, the short form Archie is open and friendly -- and very trendy in the British Isles. SNL comedians Amy Poehler and Will Arnett chose it for their son.

Variations:
Archy, Archey, Arch, Archie

International Variations:
Arhambault (French) Archibald (Spanish)

Archibald is being discussed in our message boards:

• Please help me!
• little Lilia begs for brother's name, please:)!
• Victor or Arthur?
• And for the boys!
• Name for Penelope's twin brother

Read Nameberry blog posts about Archibald:

• STAGE NAMES: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione
• NAMES RESCUED FROM THE TITANIC
• THAT'S A LOTTA NAME
• MIDDLE NAMES: Are two better than one?