Arne (name)


Arne is a common forename for males in Scandinavia. It also occurs as a surname in England.
The name Arne originates from the old Norse word for "eagle" – arni.
The word arne also refers to the central stone on the floor of traditional Norwegian homes upon which the fire that provides the heating/cooking needs was lit. Similarly, the word "Arne", is used in Danish for the flame in a fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove.

Arne as a forename

Arne can be given alone or combined with other forenames, written either with a hyphen or without the hyphen.
Notable people with forename Arne include:
In fiction:
Notable people with surname Arne include: