The nameArnauld
Arnauld is an old spelling of Arnaud, mostly given in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Arnold, it comes from the Germanic arn, "eagle", and wald, "to rule".
Origin
Germanic. The spelling recalls the Arnauld family, linked to the abbey of Port-Royal in the 17th century.
History
Found from 1900, Arnauld peaked in the early 1970s, alongside Arnaud. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Arnauld
Arnauld in France
Arnauld was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 605 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Arnauld. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Arnauld in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arnauld mean?
Like Arnold, it comes from the Germanic arn, "eagle", and wald, "to rule".
What is the origin of the name Arnauld?
Germanic. The spelling recalls the Arnauld family, linked to the abbey of Port-Royal in the 17th century.
Is Arnauld a girl's or a boy's name?
Arnauld is a boy's name.