Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
English
German
Scottish
Shakespearean
Teutonic
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:True and bold. Also ‘bald’. Introduced from England and Germany during the Norman conquest, the Scottish interpreted the ‘bald’ to refer to the shaven head of a monk.
Soul Urge:People with the name Archibald have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Archibald tend to be orderly and dedicated to building their lives on a solid foundation of order and service. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. Their practical nature makes them good at managing and saving money, and at building things in the material world. Because of their focus on order and practicality, they may seem overly cautious and conservative at times.