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Origin: EnglishPopularity: #26Meaning: Shortened version of the name Archibald, which is composed of the Germanic elements ercan, meaning "genuine" and bald, meaning "bold" or "brave".add to my favourite names listSaveSee my listUpdated on 2 Feb 2026IN THIS ARTICLE
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Archie name meaning and origin

What does Archie mean?

Shortened version of the name Archibald, which is composed of the Germanic elements ercan, meaning "genuine" and bald, meaning "bold" or "brave".

Origin

Englishgirlboy

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Famous people named Archie

"Archie Comics" is a famous American comic book that first appeared in 1942. American actress and comedian, Amy Poehler, also chose the name for her son in 2008.

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