Arne
Meaning of Arne
Arne is a popular male name with origins in Denmark and Norway. In Danish, it is pronounced as AH-nuh (/ˈɑnə/), while in Norwegian, it is pronounced as AHR-neh (/ˈɑr.nə/). This name has a strong and masculine sound to it. Although not very common in the United States, Arne has been given to a small number of newborns over the years. It peaked in popularity during the 1960s when it ranked around 700-900 in terms of occurrences. Arne also has a variation, Arnold, which may be more familiar to English speakers. Overall, Arne is a distinctive and unique choice for parents looking for a less traditional baby name with Scandinavian roots.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as AH-nuh (/ˈɑnə/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as AHR-neh (/ˈɑr.nə/)
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Notable People Named Arne
| Arne Emil Jacobsen was a Danish architect and furniture designer known for his contributions to architectural functionalism and iconic chair designs. |
| Arne Næss - Arne Dekke Eide Næss was a Norwegian philosopher known for coining the term "deep ecology" and being a prominent figure in the environmental movement of the late twentieth century. |
| Arne Starkey Duncan is an American educator and advocate for education reform, known for his tenure as United States Secretary of Education and CEO of Chicago Public Schools. |
| Arne Morris Sorenson was an American lawyer and hotel executive who served as the president and chief executive officer of Marriott International from 2012 until his death in 2021. |
| Arne Quinze is a Belgian conceptual artist known for his unconventional public art installations and diverse works including sculptures, drawings, and paintings. |
| Arne Friedrich is a German football executive and former player known for his role as a defender and his tenure as the sporting director of Hertha BSC. |
| Arne Ljungqvist is a Swedish medical researcher, sports personality, and retired high jumper who has held prominent positions in the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency. |
| Arne Garborg was a Norwegian writer. |
| Arne Haugen Sørensen is a prolific Danish painter and illustrator known for his religious art, having decorated over 25 churches since the 1980s. |
| Arne Bornebusch - Arne Folke Harald Bornebusch was a renowned Swedish film director and screenwriter. |
| Arne Joachim Bendiksen was a Norwegian singer, composer, and producer, known as "the father of pop music" in Norway. |
| Arne Ivar Wiig was a multi-talented Swedish minister, poet, author, playwright, actor, hymnwriter, translator, and lecturer. |
| Arne Schönbohm is the former president of the German Federal Office for Information Security. |
| Arne Gauslaa was a Norwegian communist, newspaper editor, and resistance member. |
| Arne Damm was a Norwegian military officer, publisher, and travel writer known for managing the publishing house N. W. Damm & Søn from 1930. |
