Archy
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Archy
Archy is a diminutive of the Greek-derived name Archibald, meaning "genuinely bold" or "truly brave," from *archos* (chief) and *bald* (bold).
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Etymology
Archy is a diminutive of the Greek-derived name Archibald, meaning "genuinely bold" or "truly brave," from *archos* (chief) and *bald* (bold). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a nickname for Archibald, and gained historical recognition through the character Archy the cockroach in Don Marquis's early 20th-century newspaper columns.
Archy currently ranks #10,792 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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