Arnhild

The female first name Arnhild carries the meaning 'the one fighting like an eagle'. This name is composed of the Old Norse terms ǫrn for 'eagle' and hildr for 'battle' and represents a modern variant of the Old Norse name Arnhildr.

What does the name Arnhild mean?

Arnhild, a female first name, means 'the one fighting like an eagle'. It is composed of the Old Norse words ǫrn for 'eagle' and hildr for 'battle' and is a newer form of the Old Norse name Arnhildr. This girl's name is particularly common in Scandinavia, especially in Norway, but is not very frequent. An old German variant is Arnhilde.

Where does the name Arnhild come from?

The origin of the name Arnhild lies in the Old Norse and Old Swedish language, with the meaning 'the one fighting like an eagle'.

How do you pronounce Arnhild?

The pronunciation of Arnhild is clear and two-syllable. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Arn-hild' [ˈaʁnhɪlt], with the first syllable stressed. The short 'i' in the second syllable sounds compact and precise. The consonant cluster '-nhild' gives the name a distinctive, slightly harsh sound. Arnhild radiates strength and clarity – straightforward, distinct, and characterful.

Popularity

In Germany, Arnhild is a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Here are the latest rankings of Arnhild in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Arni

Famous people

• Arnhild Holmlimo (Norwegian handball player)
• Arnhild Skre (Norwegian author)