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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Archibald
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Archibald
English, Scottish
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Meaning of the Name Archibald
The name Archibald means "truly bold" (it is derived from the Germanic words "ercan" - "genuine" and "bald" - "bold, brave"). The name was common in Scotland in the Middle Ages.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Archibald Armstrong (died 1672), an English court jester;
Archibald MacLeish (1892 - 1982), an American poet and writer;
Archibald Cronin (1896 - 1981), a Scottish novelist and dramatist.
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Names Related to Archibald
List of names related to Archibald.
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