Germanic boy name
Archie Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Archie means genuine, bold. A pet form of Archibald, from Germanic ercan and bald, meaning genuine and bold.
Archie is a pet form of Archibald, a name made from Germanic elements meaning genuine and bold. In Scotland Archibald was widely used by the Campbell and Douglas families, and Archie carried it into everyday life. Used on its own, Archie has an old-fashioned warmth that returned to fashion in the 2010s. It is small, friendly and slightly cheeky, with Archibald available as a formal backup.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Archie
AR·chee
Archie has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Archie
ArcherArchibaldArchyArch
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Archie mean?
Archie means "genuine, bold". A pet form of Archibald, from Germanic ercan and bald, meaning genuine and bold.
How do you pronounce Archie?
Archie is pronounced AR-chee.
What is the origin of Archie?
Archie is a Germanic boy name.
How many syllables are in Archie?
Archie has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Archie?
Other spellings and forms include Archer, Archibald, Archy, Arch.