Arnold
AR-nold
A strong old Germanic name usually tied to the eagle and power, with a long history across Europe.
Meaning
The excerpts point to several related etymologies, all from old Germanic forms. One line gives “eagle power,” another “eagle wolf,” and Charnock notes older explanations such as “faithful to his honour” and, more commonly, a derivation from elements meaning “lord” and “powerful.”
Origin
Old GermanicOld High GermanOld NorseFrenchEnglishmasculine
Fun fact
The name shows up in medieval records under several spellings, including Arnould, Arnhold, Arnulfe, and even Latinized forms.