Arnis

The name Arnis has established itself as an independent boy's name and originally comes from the short form Arnolds, which is a Latvian variant of the name Arnold. Figuratively, Arnis is associated with 'the ruling eagle' as well as 'the one who rules like an eagle'.

What does the name Arnis mean?

Arnis, as an independent boy's name, has its roots in the short form of Arnolds, a Latvian variant of the name Arnold. The meaning of the name includes 'the ruling eagle' and 'the one who rules like an eagle'. It traces back to Old High German origins, composed of the elements arn for 'the eagle' and waltan for 'to rule', 'to manage', 'to govern' or 'the ruler'. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular through the veneration of Saint Arnold, who worked as a minstrel at the court of Charlemagne and skillfully acquired large estates and forests. Other short forms include Arno, Adne, Aarne, Aarni, Anno, Arnd, Arndt, Arnt, Arend, Arendt, Arent, Nolde, Noldi, and Nolte (Low German).

Where does the name Arnis come from?

Arnis has its roots in Old High German and is a masculine first name that carries the meaning 'the one who rules like an eagle'. The word components come from Old High German: arn means 'the eagle' and waltan stands for 'to rule', 'to manage', 'to govern', as well as 'the ruler'. The name is prevalent in Baltic languages, particularly Latvian.

How do you pronounce Arnis?

The name Arnis is two syllables and has a clear structure. It is pronounced as 'Ar-nis' [ˈaʁnɪs], where the open A sound is combined with a characteristic R, giving the name a certain depth. The final 's' adds a distinct, light accent. This makes Arnis striking and compact – calm at the beginning and determined at the end.

When is the name day of Arnis?

The name days for Arnis are celebrated on January 15, February 23, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Arnis is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 when it reached 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Arnis is ranked 2,935th.

Nicknames & pet names

Arnisus