Arnie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2097 in 1999 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 106 births ranking #389. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.5%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 60,647 boys born was named Arnie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Arnie is usually a friendly short form of Arnold and inherits the strong Germanic meaning often given as "eagle power" or "eagle ruler". It feels informal and retro in a likeable way.
The name has long existed as a nickname, especially in English-speaking countries. Its best-known modern association is probably through public figures and entertainers rather than through formal naming tradition.