Arnie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1949 in 2001 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 106 births ranking #389. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 47,970 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.