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Arnar

“Arnar is an Icelandic name derived from Old Norse elements "arn" (eagle) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "eagle warrior." The name is primarily used in Iceland and among Scandinavian populations, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and Viking heritage.”

Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#25
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1991
Syllables1
OriginOld Norse
LanguageIcelandic
CultureScandinavian
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 11
Global rank#25

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arnar

Arnar is an Icelandic name derived from Old Norse elements "arn" (eagle) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "eagle warrior." The name is primarily used in Iceland and among Scandinavian populations, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and Viking heritage.

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Etymology

Arnar is an Icelandic name derived from Old Norse elements "arn" (eagle) and "arr" (warrior), meaning "eagle warrior." The name is primarily used in Iceland and among Scandinavian populations, with roots in Norse pagan tradition and Viking heritage.

Arnar currently ranks #25 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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