Arnie

Short form of Arnold, English from German

"ruler, strong as an eagle"

Arnie Origin and Meaning

The name Arnie is a boy's name meaning "ruler, strong as an eagle".

Arnie is a nerdy-tipping-into-cute nickname that may rise again, if not for this generation of babies then for their babies. Look for it in the nurseries of 2050.

Arnie Rank in US Top 1000

# 983 in the US

Popularity of the name Arnie

• 1873 Nameberry 2025
• 389 England 2024

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Famous People Named Arnie

• Arnold Martin "Arnie" Kavalee (b.2017) son of Tiffiny Hall & Ed Kavalee

The name Arnie in Pop Culture

• Arnie Grape played by Leonardo DiCaprio, from "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
• Arnie Copeland from movie "My Blueberry Nights"