Archy

Archy is a beautiful name for boys that originated from the Scottish name 'Archibald' which had German roots. 'Archibald' is gotten from two German words 'Ercan' and 'bald' meaning 'genuine' and 'brave' respectively. The meaning of 'Archy' is 'genuine, bold and brave'. It has become popular since its first use in the middle ages. Archie is an alternative to Archy and is more common in the UK than in the US, with even people of the royalty bearing the name. In 2019, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan Markle named their first son 'Archie'. In America, Archie was popular back in 1907 but declined in usage since 1988. But this doesn't change the fact that Archy is a wonderful and unique name generally used for baby boys. Some notable American celebrities named Archie are Archie Shepp, a musical composer born in Florida, and Archie Goodwin, a professional basketball player born in Arkansas. People might remember the name Archy from the iconic fictional cockroach duo Archy and Mehitabel created by Don Marquis in 1916. The name is also seen in the fictional character Archy McNally in Lawrence Sanders iconic novels. Famous people bearing the name include British politician Archy Kirkwood, and British musician Archy Marshall, well-known as King Krule. According to SSA, it is one of the fastest-growing baby names in the US.

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Numerology

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

C is for charm, the undeniable you.

H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Archy lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Archy

• Kalilah Antonette Enriquez Belizean,Jamaican broadcast journalist

Archy in Pop Culture

• Pixie Townsend Anthony Kroesig's wife in The Pursuit of Love (1945) by Nancy Mitford
• archy typing cockroach in Don Marquis's 'archy and mehitabel' series
• Archy Moore character in Richard Hildreth's 'The Slave; or, Memoirs of Archy Moore' (1836)