English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
"Arnold's essays on culture remain influential in modern literary studies."
United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
"Arnold's attempt to betray West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War ultimately failed."
A male given name from the Germanic languages brought to England by Normans.
"Arnold was a common name in medieval England, derived from its roots in Germanic languages and popularized after the Norman conquest."
The name Arnold comes from a French adaptation of an ancient Germanic name meaning "eagle power." It combines elements for "eagle" and "ruler," linking it to similar words in Latin and other languages that also relate to eagles.