The nameArnault
Arnault is a French boy's name, a variant of Arnaud. It was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Arnold, it comes from the Germanic arn, "eagle", and wald, "rule".
Origin
Germanic, through Arnaud.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Arnault followed the fashion for Arnaud, peaked in the early 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Arnault
Arnault in France
1981peak year (65 births)
1,165babies named Arnault in France since 1900
Arnault was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 360 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Arnault. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Arnault in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arnault mean?
Like Arnold, it comes from the Germanic arn, "eagle", and wald, "rule".
What is the origin of the name Arnault?
Germanic, through Arnaud.
Is Arnault a girl's or a boy's name?
Arnault is a boy's name.