Archibald
Meaning of Archibald
Archibald is a traditional and distinguished name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as AHR-chuh-bawld (/ˈɑr.tʃə.bɔld/). This classic name has variations such as Archie and Baldwin. Archibald is associated with strength, intelligence, and leadership. Over the years, its popularity in the United States has fluctuated. In recent years, it has become less common but still maintains a sense of timeless charm. If you're looking for a name that exudes sophistication and heritage, Archibald might be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AHR-chuh-bawld (/ˈɑr.tʃə.bɔld/)
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Notable People Named Archibald
| Archibald Cox Jr. was a prominent American legal scholar and U.S. Solicitor General known for his role as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal and his expertise in labor and constitutional law. |
| Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery - Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, was a British Liberal Party politician and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. |
| Archibald John Motley, Jr., was an American visual artist known for his vibrant portrayal of the African-American experience in Chicago during the 1920s and 1930s, and is considered a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance. |
| Archibald Henry Sayce was a pioneering British Assyriologist and linguist known for his expertise in ancient languages and emphasis on archaeological evidence in linguistic research. |
| Archibald MacLeish was an American poet and writer associated with modernist poetry, who served as the Librarian of Congress and won three Pulitzer Prizes. |
| Archibald Knox, a Manx designer of Scottish descent, was known for his influential work as Liberty's primary designer and his contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement, Celtic Revival, Art Nouveau, and Modernism. |
| Archibald Vivian Hill, also known as A. V. Hill, was a British physiologist and Nobel Prize winner known for his work in biophysics and operations research. |
| Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt was a decorated U.S. Army officer, World War I and II commander, and successful businessman, known for his service and conservative political advocacy. |
| Archibald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso - Archibald Henry Macdonald Sinclair, 1st Viscount Thurso, was a prominent British politician and leader of the Liberal Party. |
| Archibald Alexander was a prominent American Presbyterian theologian and professor known for his influential role at Princeton Theological Seminary and as the President of Hampden–Sydney College. |
| Archibald Alexander Hodge, an American Presbyterian minister, served as the principal of Princeton Seminary from 1878 to 1886. |
| Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton, was a Scottish General, member of parliament, and patron of poet Robert Burns. |
| Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt Jr., the grandson of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, was a multilingual soldier, scholar, and CIA officer who served as chief of the agency's stations in Istanbul, Madrid, and London. |
| Archibald Menzies, a Scottish surgeon and botanist, made significant contributions to botany and exploration, including being the first recorded European to reach the summit of Mauna Loa in Hawaii. |
| Archibald Simpson, a Scottish architect, is known for shaping the character of Aberdeen as "The Granite City" alongside his rival John Smith. |
