given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...
, predominantly found in Norway. It is derived from either Old Norse, or
German
German(s) may refer to:
* Germany (of or related to)
**Germania (historical use)
* Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language
** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law
**Ger ...
and is either a short form of other names beginning with Arn-, meaning
eagle
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, or a shortened form of
Arnold
Arnold may refer to:
People
* Arnold (given name), a masculine given name
* Arnold (surname), a German and English surname
Places Australia
* Arnold, Victoria, a small town in the Australian state of Victoria
Canada
* Arnold, Nova Scotia
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, meaning "eagle" and "ruler." People bearing the name Arnt include:
* Arnt Erik Dale (born 1960), Norwegian alpine skier
* Arnt Dolven (1892–1954), Norwegian agronomist and politician
* Arnt Eliassen (1915–2000), Norwegian meteorologist
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Arnt Erickson
Arnt Erickson (July 4, 1866 – September 8, 1932) was an American businessman and politician from New Auburn, Wisconsin, New Auburn, Wisconsin who spent a single term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, as well as holding many local off ...
(1866–1932), Norwegian-born American businessman and politician
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Arnt Haugen Arnt Haugen (January 3, 1928 – June 26, 1988) was a Norwegian accordionist and music journalist from Kongsberg, known from over 100 LP releases.
Haugen was born in Jondalen in Buskerud county. After studying to be a journalist, he worked for ...
(1928–1988), Norwegian accordionist and music journalist
* Arnt Kortgaard (born 1957), Norwegian footballer
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Arnt J. Mørland
Arnt Jacobsen Mørland (23 June 1888 – 28 September 1957) was a Norway, Norwegian ship-owner, resistance member, and politician for the Christian Democratic Party (Norway), Christian Democratic Party.
Personal life
He was born in Arendal as a ...
(1888–1957), Norwegian ship-owner, World War II resistance member, and politician
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Arnt J. C. Mørland
Arnt Jacob Conrad Mørland (1 April 1921 – 26 January 1994) was a Norwegian ship-owner.
Personal life
He was born in Arendal as a son of ship-owner and politician Arnt J. Mørland (1888–1957) and Constance Thomsen. A sister, Berit Mørland, ma ...
(1921–1994), Norwegian ship-owner
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Arnt Ferdinand Moss
Arnt Ferdinand Moss (February 1880 – 25 April 1964) was a Norwegian accountant and politician. Biography
Moss was born at Sundby in Strøm parish, Sør-Odal, Norway.
He was the son of Anton Jacob Fredriksen Moss (1848-1916) and Kari Pedersdatte ...
(1880–1964), Norwegian accountant and politician
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Arnt Njargel
Arnt Njargel (17 March 1901 – 16 January 1985) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland
Oppland is a former county in Norway which existed from 1781 un ...
(1901–1985), Norwegian politician
* Arnt O. Rhea (1852–1937), Norwegian-born American politician, businessman, and educator
* Arnt Rindal (1938–2015), Norwegian diplomat
* Arnt Simensen (1899–1947), Norwegian footballer
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Arnt Severin Ulstrup
Arnt Severin Ulstrup (24 September 1862 – 1922) was a Norwegian physician and politician for the Conservative Party.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1910 from the constituency '' Østerrisør'', and was re-elected in 1913.
(1862–1922), Norwegian physician and politician
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Arnt Arntsen Wang
Arnt Arntsen Wang (1791 – 14 November 1845) was a Norwegian politician.
Wang was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1839, representing the constituency of Nordre Throndhjems Amt. He worked as a farmer there. He served only one term.