The name Arnold is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Arnold is: Derived from an old German name meaning eagle power. The eagle rules. Introduced into Britain during the Norman Conquest, and used for a number of English surnames.
Meaning & History. From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and wald "power". The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Earnweald. It died out as an English name after the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century.
German Meaning: The name Arny is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Arny is: The eagle rules; strong as an eagle. Famous Bearer: Movie star and producer/directer Arnold Schwarzennegger.
