Arne (name)

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Arne is a common name for males in Scandinavia. It can be combined with other names as well; e.g., Tor-Arne, Leif-Arne, John-Arne. It can also be written without the hyphen; e.g., Tor Arne, Leif Arne, John Arne. The name Arne originates from the prehistoric Scandinavian 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.

Arne is old norse for Arn, which means eagle

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