The nameArvid
Arvid is a Scandinavian name of the eagle and the tree.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Arvid comes from the Old Norse Arnvidr, from arn, "eagle", and vidr, "tree".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
In the United States Arvid reached 547th place in 1887, among Swedish immigrants.
Popularity of the name Arvid
Arvid in the United States
Arvid was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 709 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Arvid. Its rise began around 1887, and it peaked in 1916. Half of all babies named Arvid in the United States were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Arvid in Norway
Arvid was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 1,607 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Arvid. Half of all babies named Arvid in Norway were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arvid mean?
Arvid comes from the Old Norse Arnvidr, from arn, "eagle", and vidr, "tree".
What is the origin of the name Arvid?
Scandinavian.
Is Arvid a girl's or a boy's name?
Arvid is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Arvid?
In 2024, Arvid was the 9791st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.