Archibald (name) - Wikipedia Archibald is a family name and given name, deriving from the Old High German Erkanbald, composed of erkan, "precious", and bald, "strong" [1][2] The name varies in Old French as Archambeault and Archambault, and in Italian as Arcimboldi [3][4]
Meaning, origin and history of the name Archibald The first element was altered due to the influence of Greek names beginning with the element ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" The Normans brought this name to England It first became common in Scotland in the Middle Ages (sometimes used to Anglicize the Gaelic name Gilleasbuig, for unknown reasons)
Archibald - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity Archibald Origin and Meaning The name Archibald is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "truly brave" The short form Archie is so open and friendly --and very trendy in the British Isles--that some parents are now beginning to consider the formerly fusty Archibald as well
Archibald - Meaning, Nicknames, Origins and More | Namepedia The name Archibald has its origins in the Germanic elements "ercan," meaning genuine or precious, and "bald," meaning bold or brave Explore Archibald's complete name analysis on Namepedia
Archibald - Name Meaning, What does Archibald mean? - Think Baby Names Archibald as a boys' name is of Old French and Old German origin, and the meaning of Archibald is "genuine, bold, brave" Brought to Britain with the Norman Conquest, and popular largely in Scotland, where it is used as the English version of Gaelic Gilleasbaig
Archibald - Name Meaning and Origin The name Archibald is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old High German name "Ercanbald," which means "genuine and bold " It combines the elements "ercan," meaning "genuine" or "true," and "bald," meaning "bold" or "brave "
Archibald In Scotland, Archibald was a common name amongst the earls and dukes of Douglas, Moray, Argyll, and Angus, and was often used as a translation of the Gaelic name Giolla Easpuig