Archie

How to say it

ˈɑːr.tʃi

What it means

A short form of Archibald, from the Germanic ercan ('genuine, true') plus bald ('bold, brave').

Archie began as the short for Archibald, a Norman-Germanic name combining ercan, 'genuine,' with bald, 'bold.' The full form faded, but Archie struck out on its own and now sits near the top of the charts in the UK and Australia. The 2019 arrival of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor gave it a royal boost, while Archie Andrews keeps the comic-book charm. It reads cheeky and warm.

How to spell Archie

The standard spelling is Archie. Common variants include Archy, Archibald, but Archie is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Nickname

  Originally short for Archibald; now almost always used on its own.

• Pop culture

  Archie Andrews of the comics, and the royal Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Archie Mountbatten-Windsor son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
• Archie Andrews the red-headed lead of Archie Comics

Spelling variants

• Archy
• Archibald

Names with the same feeling

• Arlo Fortified hill, or 'between two highlands'
• Theo Gift of God, divine
• Oscar Spear of the gods, or 'deer-lover'
• Finn Fair, white
• Jasper Treasurer, or the gemstone

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Common questions

What does the name Archie mean?

A short form of Archibald, from the Germanic ercan ('genuine, true') plus bald ('bold, brave').

What does Archie mean in Germanic?

In Germanic, Archie means "Genuine, bold." Archie began as the short for Archibald, a Norman-Germanic name combining ercan, 'genuine,' with bald, 'bold.' The full form faded, but Archie struck out on its own and now sits near the top of the charts in the UK and Australia. The 2019 arrival of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor gave it a royal boost, while Archie Andrews keeps the comic-book charm. It reads cheeky and warm.

Is Archie short for Archibald?

Yes. Archie is a short form of Archibald, and it carries the same meaning, "Genuine, bold." These days many parents use Archie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.

How do you pronounce Archie?

Archie is pronounced ˈɑːr.tʃi. Say it as AR-chie, with the stress on the "ar" syllable.

How do you spell Archie?

The standard spelling is Archie. Common spelling variants include Archy, Archibald.

Is Archie a boy or girl name?

Archie is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Archie?

Archie ranked #301 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.