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Arne

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-nuh /ˈɑr.nə/Medium

Meaning: Arne is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'orn' ('eagle'), a short form of names like Arnold or Arnfinn. It is a long-established Nordic boy's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Arne is a classic Scandinavian name meaning 'eagle' (said 'AR-nuh'). Trim, sturdy, and Nordic.
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Norse
MeaningArne is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'orn' ('eagle'), a short form of names like Arnold or Arnfinn. It is a long-established Nordic boy's name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9794 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619032025

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

Arne is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'orn' ('eagle'), also a short form of Arnold and kin. Long popular across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, it reads as a crisp heritage name (said 'AR-nuh').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a Nordic heritage pick. Rare, sturdy, and rooted.

Did you know? Arne comes from Old Norse 'orn' ('eagle') — a short, strong Nordic name behind fuller forms like Arnold (said 'AR-nuh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Arne — Old Norse 'eagle'; Scandinavian name

Variations

ArnoArnoldArne

Nicknames

ArArnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arne mean?

Arne is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'orn' ('eagle').

How do you pronounce Arne?

It's said AR-nuh /ˈɑr.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arne a boy or girl name?

Arne is used here as a boy's name, as it is in Scandinavia.

How popular is Arne?

Arne is an uncommon heritage name in the U.S.

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