Arend

The first name Arend is a masculine short form that is common in both Low German and Dutch and Rhenish. It derives from Arnold but can also serve as a short form for other names with the element 'Arn-'.

What does the name Arend mean?

Arend is a masculine name that originates from Low German, Dutch, and Rhenish and is considered a short form of Arnold. The name carries the meaning 'the ruling eagle' or 'he who rules like an eagle'. Its roots lie in Old High German, where it derives from the terms arn for 'the eagle' and waltan for 'to rule', 'to govern', or 'the ruler'. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular due to the veneration of Saint Arnold, who served as a lute player at the court of Charlemagne. Additionally, there are various short forms of the name, including Arne, Arno, Anno, Arnd, Arndt, Arnt, Arendt, Arent, Nolde, Noldi, and Nolte (Low German).

Where does the name Arend come from?

The name Arend has its roots in Old High German and means 'the ruling eagle' or 'he who rules like an eagle'. It is composed of the Old High German words arn for 'the eagle' and waltan for 'to rule', 'to govern', or 'the ruler'. The languages in which this name is common include German, Dutch, Low German, and Rhenish.

How do you pronounce Arend?

The pronunciation of Arend is two syllables and has a sonorous sound. It is pronounced as 'A-rend' [ˈaːʁɛnt] and begins with a long A sound that conveys openness. The R provides a deeper and fuller timbre, while the ending '-rend' offers a firm closure with the clear T. Arend sounds traditional, stable, and structured.

When is the name day of Arend?

Arend celebrates his name day on January 15, February 23, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Arend is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2014 when it reached 1,715th place. Over the last ten years, Arend has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,114th.

Nicknames & pet names

Adi / Ari / Arni

Similar first names

Famous people

• Arend Agthe (German director)
• Arend Braye (politician)
• Arend de Vries (German theologian)
• Arend Friedrich Wiegmann (botanist and pharmacist)
• Arend Haan (Dutch football player)
• Arend Heyting (Dutch mathematician)
• Arend Jan Boekestijn (Dutch politician)
• Arend Joan Rutgers (chemist)
• Arend Johan van Glinstra (Dutch artist)
• Arend Lang (German doctor)
• Arend Langenberg (voice actor)
• Arend Oetker (German corporate executive)
• Arend Schoemaker (Dutch footballer)
• Arend van 't Hoft (Dutch cyclist)
• Arend van der Wel (Dutch footballer)
• Arend von Stryk (American football player)
• Geert Arend Roorda (footballer from the Netherlands)
• Joan Arend Kickbush (artist from America)