What origin is the name Arild?

Arild comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Arild a popular name?

Arild is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Arild?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Arild — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

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Q: Is Arild a rare name?

Yes. Arild does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arild

Arild

Boy

scandinavian

2 syllables

Arild is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "Of Scandinavian origin, this name means a battle commander. It was a common name for leaders in Old Norse cultures.".

Arild is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "Of Scandinavian origin, this name means a battle commander. It was a common name for leaders in Old Norse cultures.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Scandinavian origin, this name means a battle commander. It was a common name for leaders in Old Norse cultures.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Arild

Very rare in US records

What does Arild mean?

Arild is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "Of Scandinavian origin, this name means a battle commander. It was a common name for leaders in Old Norse cultures.".