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Arnaldo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-NAHL-doh /ɑrˈnɑl.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — from the Germanic arn, 'eagle', + wald, 'power/rule', hence 'eagle power; eagle ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: Eagle power; eagle ruler: Arnaldo is the Spanish Arnold. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ar-NAHL-doh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — from the Germanic arn, 'eagle', + wald, 'power/rule', hence 'eagle power; eagle ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#12182 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,080

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arnaldo is a Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — from the Germanic arn, 'eagle', + wald, 'power/rule', hence 'eagle power; eagle ruler'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ar-NAHL-doh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, eagle-power at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arnold joins the Germanic arn, 'eagle', and wald, 'power', hence 'eagle power; eagle ruler' — Arnaldo is a Spanish/Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'ar-NAHL-doh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Arnaldo — Spanish form of Arnold

Variations

ArnoldArnoldoArnaud

Nicknames

Arnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arnaldo mean?

Arnaldo is a Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic 'eagle power; eagle ruler' (arn + wald).

How do you pronounce Arnaldo?

It's said ar-NAHL-doh /rnl.do/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arnaldo a boy or girl name?

Arnaldo is a boy's name.

How popular is Arnaldo?

Arnaldo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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