The baby name Arnett is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrnɛt/ (AR-net).
Arnett is English in Origin.
The baby name Arnett is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrnɛt/ (AR-net).
Arnett is English in Origin.
Arnett is an English and Scottish surname-turned-given name with Germanic roots. It likely derives either from the Kinross-shire place-name Arnot/Arnott or as a Middle English diminutive of Arnold, influenced by Old French Arnaut. The underlying elements are the Proto-Germanic arn, “eagle,” and wald, “rule, power,” yielding senses such as “eagle power” or “ruler of eagles.” The -ett ending reflects a Norman French diminutive, giving the nuance of “little” or “junior” Arnold.
As a forename, Arnett appears in 19th‑century records and saw modest U.S. use in the early to mid‑20th century; notable bearers include jazz saxophonist Arnett Cobb and basketball player Arnett Moultrie. Variants and related forms include Arnet, Arnot, Arnott, Arnette/Arnett(e) (often feminine), Arnold, Arnaud, Arnaldo, and Arne. Pronunciation: ar-NET. Today it remains rare, offering a tailored, surname-style choice with a strong avian meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #290 | 4 | 6,876 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2006 | #858 | 7 | 7,416 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Arnett is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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