Arnold Kingery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arnold Kingery — Germanic
108K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arnold Kingery 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 Kingery: Gayle Kingery (born 1939), American politician, teacher Mike Kingery (born 1961), American baseball player Paul Kingery, band member of Three Dog Night Scott Kingery (born 1994), American Major League Baseball player W. David Kingery (1926–2000), American material scientist Wayne Kingery (1927–2016), American football halfback and defensive back Kingery Expressway, formerly called the Tri-State Highway, a freeway in Illinois, USA 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: Kingery

English

Gayle Kingery (born 1939), American politician, teacher Mike Kingery (born 1961), American baseball player Paul Kingery, band member of Three Dog Night Scott Kingery (born 1994), American Major League Baseball player W. David Kingery (1926–2000), American material scientist Wayne Kingery (1927–2016), American football halfback and defensive back Kingery Expressway, formerly called the Tri-State Highway, a freeway in Illinois, USA

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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 Kingery

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 Kingery:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Kingery?
The surname Kingery originates from English. Gayle Kingery (born 1939), American politician, teacher Mike Kingery (born 1961), American baseball player Paul Kingery, band member of Three Dog Night Scott Kingery (born 1994), American Major League Baseball player W. David Kingery (1926–2000), American material scientist Wayne Kingery (1927–2016), American football halfback and defensive back Kingery Expressway, formerly called the Tri-State Highway, a freeway in Illinois, USA
What are the origins of the name Arnold Kingery?
The name Arnold Kingery combines two different traditions: the first name Arnold has Germanic roots, while the surname Kingery originates from English.
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