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Arnetia
How to Pronounce Arnetia
Pronounced ar-NEE-shuh /ɑːrˈniːʃə/Medium
Meaning: Arnetia is a feminine elaboration of Arnett or Arnetta, names that go back to Arnold, from the Germanic elements arn, 'eagle', and wald, 'power' or 'rule'. Adding the -ia ending gave the older surname-derived Arnetta a fuller, more ornate girl's form. The inherited meaning is that of Arnold, 'eagle power'.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Arnetia is a feminine elaboration of Arnett or Arnetta, surname-derived names that trace back to Arnold, 'eagle power'. The added -ia ending turned a plainer form into a fuller, softer girl's name, a common way of feminising an older name.
It was always rare, a couple dozen girls a year at its high around 1978, and faded within a couple of decades. A Arnetia from then is in her forties now, the name a distinctive, ornate token of its era, borne in public life by the actress Arnetia Walker.
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- ★Arnetia Walker (born mid-twentieth century)American actress and singer known for stage and television work
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Arnetia mean?
It is a feminine elaboration of Arnett or Arnetta, ultimately from Arnold, meaning 'eagle power'.
How do you pronounce Arnetia?
It's said ar-NEE-shuh /ɑːrˈniːʃə/.
Is Arnetia a boy or girl name?
Arnetia is used as a girl's name.
Is Arnetia a popular name?
No, it was always rare, an ornate feminine name that saw only slight use in the late nineteen-seventies.