The baby name Arnelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ar-NELL (IPA: /ɑrˈnɛl/).
The baby name Arnelle is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ar-NELL (IPA: /ɑrˈnɛl/).
Arnelle is French, Germanic in Origin.
Arnelle is a modern feminine given name formed in English by adding the French-influenced -elle suffix to the Germanic stem Arn-, found in names like Arnold and Arnaud. Arn ultimately comes from Proto-Germanic *arnu- meaning “eagle,” so Arnelle is often interpreted as “little eagle” or “eagle-like,” especially in light of the diminutive feel of -elle. The name also aligns with the English and Scandinavian surname Arnell, itself linked to Arnold or Arne.
As a given name, Arnelle appears in U.S. records by the mid-20th century and rose modestly alongside other -elle favorites such as Danielle and Janelle, though it has stayed uncommon. A brief public spotlight came via Arnelle Simpson (born 1968). Variants and related forms include Arnell, Arnel, Arnella, and the French Arnaëlle/Arnaelle and Arnaude; cognates include Arne and Arnold. Possible nicknames are Ari, Nell, Nelle, or Elle.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| Canada | Girls | 1995 | #305 | 8 | 2,434 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #528 | 13 | 11,671 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2001 | #871 | 7 | 9,507 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Arnelle is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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