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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃi/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃi/English language family

Archie

This name is a diminutive of Archibald.

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Archie is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃi/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃi/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃi/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃi/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Archibald. This name is borne by Archie Andrews, an American comic-book character created in 1941. It was also used by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for the name of their son born 2019.

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Usage: scottish, english

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