Eagle power; eagle ruler
Arnelle is a feminine elaboration of Arnold, combining the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (power or ruler). It emerged as a rare French-influenced diminutive, offering a softer, more melodic alternative to its masculine counterpart.
Less common today
Arnelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,495 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of O.J. Simpson
