Arnold Bohannon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arnold Bohannon — Germanic
108K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arnold Bohannon is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Arnold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Arnold is a masculine German, Dutch and English given name. It is composed of the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and wald "power, brightness". The name was first recorded in Francia from about the 7th century, at first often conflated with the name Arnulf, as in the name of bishop Arnulf of Metz, also recorded as Arnoald. Arnulf appears to be the older name (with cognates in Old English/Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse), and German (Frankish) Arnold may have originally arisen in c. the 7th century as a corruption of Arnulf, possibly by conflation of similar names such as Hari-wald, Arn-hald, etc. The surname Bohannon: Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1. Arnold is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 108K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arnold reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arnold

Germanic

Arnold is a masculine German, Dutch and English given name. It is composed of the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and wald "power, brightness". The name was first recorded in Francia from about the 7th century, at first often conflated with the name Arnulf, as in the name of bishop Arnulf of Metz, also recorded as Arnoald. Arnulf appears to be the older name (with cognates in Old English/Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse), and German (Frankish) Arnold may have originally arisen in c. the 7th century as a corruption of Arnulf, possibly by conflation of similar names such as Hari-wald, Arn-hald, etc.

Surname: Bohannon

English

Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arnold is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arnold by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Arnold Bohannon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arnold Bohannon:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arnold?
The first name Arnold originates from Germanic. Arnold is a masculine German, Dutch and English given name. It is composed of the Germanic elements arn "eagle" and wald "power, brightness". The name was first recorded in Francia from about the 7th century, at first often conflated with the name Arnulf, as in the name of bishop Arnulf of Metz, also recorded as Arnoald. Arnulf appears to be the older name (with cognates in Old English/Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse), and German (Frankish) Arnold may have originally arisen in c. the 7th century as a corruption of Arnulf, possibly by conflation of similar names such as Hari-wald, Arn-hald, etc.
When was Arnold most popular?
The name Arnold reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bohannon?
The surname Bohannon originates from English. Camille Bohannon, American radio announcer and journalist David D. Bohannon (1898–1995) American real estate developer, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area Etdrick Bohannon (born 1973), American basketball player Fred Bohannon (1958–1999), American football player Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), American musician and producer, often credited simply as Bohannon Jason Bohannon (born 1987), American basketball player Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), American radio show host John Bohannon, science journalist Jordan Bohannon (born 1997), American basketball player, brother of Jason Naz Bohannon (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Arnold Bohannon?
The name Arnold Bohannon combines two different traditions: the first name Arnold has Germanic roots, while the surname Bohannon originates from English.
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