Archie or Archy is a given name, almost exclusively masculine, and a diminutive of Archibald, which is derived from the Germanic ercan, meaning “genuine”, and bald, meaning “bold.” It has been in use as an independent given name in the Anglosphere since the 19th century. It has increased in use in English-speaking countries in the 21st century.[1] The name has traditionally been well-used in the United Kingdom and has also been well-used in Australia and New Zealand. It was among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States between 1880 and 1988, but had declined in use until 2018, when it was once again among the top 1,000 names for American boys. It has continued to increase in use following the 2019 birth of Prince Archie of Sussex, son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who has brought attention to the name.[2][3]

It may refer to:

People

Given name or nickname

Animals

Fictional characters

References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 19. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
  2. ^ Gillett, Francesca (8 May 2019). "The meaning behind Archie and Harrison". BBC. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  3. ^ Bologna, Caroline (10 September 2020). "Archie Is One Of The Fastest Rising Baby Names In The U.S." Huffington Post. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
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