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Archie
Meaning: genuine and bold (from Archibald) · Origin: Germanic (via Scottish) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A pet form of Archibald, from Germanic ercan ('genuine') + bald ('bold'). Very popular in England and Scotland.
Famous people named Archie
- Prince Archie of Sussex
Nicknames
Arch
Variants & related names
Archibald, Archer
Archie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Archie mean?
Archie means “genuine and bold (from Archibald)”. It comes from Germanic (via Scottish).
Is Archie a popular name?
Archie is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Archie?
Arch.
What are other forms of Archie?
Archibald, Archer.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.