Arnar

The first name Arnar is mainly used in the Icelandic and Norwegian regions. Its direct translation is 'the eagle of the army' or 'the warlike eagle'.

What does the name Arnar mean?

The name Arnar, which is primarily common in Iceland and Norway, means 'the eagle of the army'. This meaning arises from the Old Norse elements 'arn' for 'eagle' and 'her' for 'army', 'warrior' or 'fighter'.

Where does the name Arnar come from?

Arnar is a masculine first name with Old Norse origins and means 'the eagle of the army'. The word parts consist of 'arn' = eagle (from Old Norse) and 'her' = army, warrior, fighter (also Old Norse). The languages in which the name is used are Icelandic and Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Arnar?

The pronunciation of Arnar: The name is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Ar-nar' [ˈaʁ.naʁ], containing two open, evenly stressed syllables. This repetition of the sound structure creates a calm, rhythmic sound movement with a stable effect. Overall, Arnar conveys a down-to-earth, powerful, and balanced impression – structured, clear, and with a calm, confident aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Arnar is a rather rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th in the list of the most popular male first names. In the past ten years, Arnar has been given less than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Arnar Darri Petursson (football player from Iceland)
• Arnar Foersund (Norwegian footballer)
• Arnar Gretarsson (Icelandic football player)
• Arnar Gunnlaugsson (Icelandic football player)
• Arnar Jonsson (Icelandic actor)
• Arnar Smarason (Icelandic football player)
• Arnar Vidarsson (football player from Iceland)
• Viktor Arnar Ingolfsson (writer from Iceland)