Arnaude – Name Meaning
The name Arnaude is of French origin and is derived from the Germanic personal name Arnold. The name was popularized by the Normans, who brought it to England in the 11th century. It is a combination of two elements: arn, meaning “eagle”, and wald, meaning “rule” or “power”. The name has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Origin
The name Arnaude is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It was derived from the Germanic personal name Arnold, which was popularized by the Normans when they invaded England in 1066. The name is composed of two elements: arn, meaning “eagle”, and wald, meaning “rule” or “power”.
Variations
The name Arnaude has several variations including Arnauld, Arnault, Arnaut, Arnou and Arno. These variations are all derived from the same root word.
Popularity
The name Arnaude is not particularly common in modern times but it does have some popularity in certain countries. In France, it is ranked as the 545th most popular name for boys born between 2000 and 2019. In Belgium, it is ranked as the 602nd most popular name for boys born between 2000 and 2019.
Famous People Named Arnaude
There are several famous people who bear the name Arnaude including:
- Arnaud de Borchgrave, Belgian-American journalist and editor;
- Arnaud Desplechin, French film director;
- Arnaud Montebourg, French politician;
- Arnaud Amaury, French abbot;
- Arnaud Clément, French tennis player;
- Arnaud Démare, French cyclist.