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Arne

OriginDutch and Scandinavian variation of Arnold
Meaning"ruler; strong as an eagle"

About Arne

Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.

Pronounced AHR-nuh.

As of October 2026, Arne ranked #9794 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #724 in 1916.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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