Arnette is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the German surname 'Arnold'. It is composed of two elements: 'arn', meaning 'eagle', and 'ett(e)', which signifies 'little' or 'short'. The name Arnold was originally a nickname given to someone who had the strength of an eagle. While Arnette is more commonly associated with females, it can also be used as a male name. It has not been consistently popular throughout history but has made occasional appearances in baby name rankings.
The name Arnette experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike starting from 1948. Between 1948 and 1953, there was an average of around 27 births per year, peaking at 34 in 1948 and 30 in 1953. However, after 1967, the popularity of the name declined steadily, with fewer than 25 births recorded each year until it reached a low point of only 5 births in 1983, 1990, and 1998. Overall, there were a total of 1055 births named Arnette from 1907 to 1998.