Arnt
Norwegian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Arnt
The name 'Arnt' is a variant of 'Arnold', derived from the Old High German elements *arn* (eagle) and *wald* (power, rule), meaning "eagle ruler." It is primarily used in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, notably as a short form of Arnold in Norway and Denmark, with historical ties to medieval nobility and saints.
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Etymology
The name 'Arnt' is a variant of 'Arnold', derived from the Old High German elements *arn* (eagle) and *wald* (power, rule), meaning "eagle ruler." It is primarily used in Scandinavian and German-speaking cultures, notably as a short form of Arnold in Norway and Denmark, with historical ties to medieval nobility and saints.
Arnt currently ranks #4,365 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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