Arbie
Meaning of Arbie
Arbie is a unisex name with a British English and American English pronunciation of AHR-bee (/ˈɑː.bi/). It can also be spelled as Arby. The name comes with a rich history in the United States, dating back to at least the early 1900s. While it was not as popular in the earlier decades, Arbie saw a notable increase in usage during the mid-20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking as the 22nd most popular name for newborns that year. Since then, its usage has declined gradually but remains a unique choice for parents looking for an uncommon name with vintage charm.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as AHR-bee (/ˈɑː.bi/)
American English
- Pronunced as AHR-bee (/ˈɑr.bi/)
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Notable People Named Arbie
| Arbie Orenstein is an American musicologist, author, academic, and pianist, known for his expertise on the composer Maurice Ravel and Jewish music. |
