Arnoldo
Arnoldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle power or eagle ruler.
Origin and history
Arnoldo is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Arnold. It derives from ancient roots meaning eagle power or eagle ruler. In the United States, it is a steady but relatively uncommon name used primarily within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,713 babies in the United States have been named Arnoldo since 1880. It ranks #1797 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1786.
States where it is most popular
- TX (71.8 %)
- CA (24.1 %)
- AZ (2.7 %)
- IL (0.89 %)
- WA (0.31 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 75 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 281 |
| 1950-1960 | 433 |
| 1960-1970 | 587 |
| 1970-1980 | 650 |
| 1980-1990 | 665 |
| 1990-2000 | 834 |
| 2000-2010 | 588 |
| 2010-2019 | 277 |
| 2020-2029 | 141 |
Famous people named Arnoldo
- Arnoldo Alemán: President, Politician
- Arnoldo Mondadori: Publisher, Businessman
Nicknames
Noldo, Arnie
Fun facts
- The name combines the ancient Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power or rule).
- Arnoldo developed as the southern European Romance-language equivalent to the English and German Arnold.