The Meaning of the Name Árni
Árni is a masculine given name of Icelandic origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Arní, which is composed of two elements: arn, meaning “eagle” and hí, meaning “warrior”. The name can be translated to mean “eagle warrior” or “warrior of the eagle”.
History and Origin
The name Árni has been in use since at least the 10th century in Iceland. It was popularized by the legendary Viking explorer and settler Árni Björnsson, who is said to have founded the first settlement in Iceland in 874 AD. Since then, it has been used as a given name throughout Scandinavia and other parts of Europe.
Popularity
Árni is not a particularly common name today, but it does have some popularity in Iceland and other Scandinavian countries. In 2019, it was the 545th most popular male name in Iceland. It is also popular among Icelandic Americans.
Famous People Named Árni
There are several famous people who bear the name Árni, including:
- Árni Magnússon (1663-1730), an Icelandic scholar and collector of manuscripts.
- Árni Páll Árnason (born 1962), an Icelandic politician.
- Árni Gautur Arason (born 1975), an Icelandic footballer.
- Árni Vilhjálmsson (born 1983), an Icelandic singer-songwriter.
Variations of the Name
The name Árni can also be spelled Arní or Arne in some cases. There are also several variations of the name that are used in different languages, such as: Arnas (Lithuanian), Arne (Danish/Norwegian/Swedish) and Arno (German).