| Meaning | truly brave, bold |
| Origin | English, German, Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Archie |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ar-chie |
Archie is a charming and timeless name for baby boys that carries a rich history and a sense of strength. With English origins, it is a diminutive of the name Archibald, which means "genuine and bold" in Old German. This name has a distinguished feel, evoking images of a confident and courageous individual.
Famous individuals bearing the name Archie include Archie Andrews from "Archie Comics," Archie Manning, a former American football quarterback, and Archie Panjabi, a renowned British actress. The name has also gained popularity through notable fictional characters like Archie Bunker from "All in the Family" and Archie Kennedy from the Horatio Hornblower series.
Archie offers a range of variations such as Arch, Archi, and Archer, providing parents with options to suit their preferences. Common nicknames for Archie include Arch, Archy, and Chie, adding a touch of familiarity and affection.
Choosing Archie as a baby boy's name bestows upon him a name that embodies leadership, courage, and sophistication. It is a choice that will remain timeless and exude a sense of character and charisma throughout his life.
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| Archie Manning | former American football quarterback |
| Archie Panjabi | British actress |
| Archie Shepp | American jazz saxophonist |
| Archie Goodwin | American basketball player |
| Archie Griffin | former American football player |
| Archie Moore | American boxer |
| Archie Mountbatten-Windsor | son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle |
| Archie Leach | birth name of actor Cary Grant |
| Archie Karas | professional gambler |
| Archie Roach | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Archie Clark | former American basketball player |
| Archie Gouldie | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Archie Mayo | American film director |
| Archie Scott-Brown | Scottish racing driver |
| Archie Thompson | Australian soccer player |
| Archie Norman | British businessman |
| Archie Hahn | American athlete and Olympic gold medalist |
| Archie Campbell | American comedian and actor |
| Archie Andrews | Archie Comics |
| Archie Bunker | All in the Family |
| Archie Hicox | Inglourious Basterds |
| Archie Costello | The Chocolate War |
| Archie Coleman | Soul |
| Archie Morris | ER |
| Archie Panjabi | The Good Wife |
| Archie Kennedy | Sharpe series |
| Archie Fenton | Good Omens |
| Archie Figgins | Glee |
| Archie Mitchell | In the Heat of the Night |
| Archie MacDonald | Monarch of the Glen |
| Archie Calveras | Nancy Drew |
| Archie Clement | Fargo |
| Archie Moses | Bulletproof |