The name Archibald is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "truly brave". Archibald and is often added to lists like Colonial Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "Harry Potter House Sorting Name Game".
From the experts:
The short form Archie is so open and friendly --and very trendy in the British Isles--that some parents are now beginning to consider the formerly fusty Archibald as well. SNL comedians Amy Poehler and Will Arnett are one couple who made this breakthrough choice.
After being introduced to England in the twelfth century, Archibald became especially popular in Scotland, where it was in the Top 20 until the 1930s, but later took on a stuffy, aristocratic air. In the US, Archibald ranked as high as Number 279 in 1889.
A notable literary namesake is poet Archibald MacLeish, and Archibald was the full name of both comic-book star Archie Andrews and curmudgeon Archie Bunker. And of course suave Cary Grant was born Archibald Alexander Leach.
Lists containing Archibald:
- Colonial Names for Boys
- Names No Boy May Be Cool Enough For
- Scottish Baby Names
- Cool Classic Boys’ Names — 100+ below the Top 1000
- Posh Baby Names
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