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in England. The name ''Arne'' originates from the old Norse name '' Arnfinn'', which in turn is derived from the old Norse name for "eagle" combined with the word for a Finnic or

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person. The oldest attestation of the name is from a runestone in Vagnhärad dating to the 11th century. The word arne also refers to the central stone on the floor of traditional Norwegian homes upon which the fire that provides the heating/cooking needs was lit. Similarly, "Arne" is Danish for the flame in a fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove.

Given name

People

* Arne Åhman (1925–2022), Swedish athlete * Arne Åkerson (born 1940), Swedish Olympic sailor * Arne Andersen (disambiguation), several people * Arne Andersson (1917–2009), Swedish middle distance runner * Arne Arnardo (1912–1995), Norwegian circus performer and owner * Arne Arvidsson (1929–2008), Swedish association football player *

Arne Bang-Hansen Arne Bang-Hansen (September 8, 1911 – February 23, 1990) was a Norwegians, Norwegian actor that performed at the National Theatre (Oslo), National Theater in Oslo for many years. Acting career Arne Bang-Hansen played a total of 155 roles at t ...

, Norwegian actor * Arne Beurling (1905–1986), Swedish mathematician * Arne Bjørndal (1882–1965), Norwegian musician, composer, and folklorist * Arne Borg, Swedish swimmer * Arne Carlson (born 1934), American politician * Arne Carlsson (disambiguation), several people * Arne Søby Christensen (born 1945), Danish historian * Arne Dahl (disambiguation), several people * Arne Domnérus (1924–2008), Swedish musician * Arne Duncan (born 1964), American politician * Arne Elsholtz (1944–2016), German voice dubbing artist * Arne Friedrich, German professional footballer * Arne Garborg (1851–1924), Norwegian writer * Arne Gaupset (1894–1976), Norwegian sport wrestler * Arne Gauslaa (1913–1942), Norwegian communist, newspaper editor, and resistance member * Arne L. Haugen (born 1939), Norwegian politician * Arne Høyer (1928–2010), Danish Olympic sprint canoer * Arne Ileby (1913–1999), Norwegian association football player *

Arne Jacobsen Arne Emil Jacobsen, Honorary Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects, Hon. FAIA (; 11 February 1902 – 24 March 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer. He is remembered for his contribution to functionalism (architec ...

(1902–1971), Danish architect and designer, exemplar of the "Danish Modern" style * Arne Jensen (disambiguation), several people * Arne L. Kalleberg (born 1949), American sociologist * Arne Kjörnsberg (1936–2023), Swedish politician * Arne Korsmo (1900–1968), Norwegian architect * Arne Landgraf (born 1977), German rower * Arne Larsson (disambiguation), several people * Arne Løchen (1850–1930), Norwegian psychologist, philosopher, and literary researcher * Arne Maier (born 1999), German professional association football player *

Arne Mattsson Arne Mattsson (2 December 1919 – 28 June 1995) was a Sweden, Swedish film director. Biography Born in Uppsala, the early films of Mattsson were mostly Comedy, comedies. His biggest success was ''One Summer of Happiness, Hon dansade en sommar ...

(1919–1995), Swedish film director * Arne Mellnäs (1933–2002), Swedish composer * Arne Mohlin, Swedish Army lieutenant general * Arne B. Mollén (1913–2000), Norwegian sports official * Arne Møller (born 1960), Norwegian professional association football player * Arne Næss (1912–2009), Norwegian philosopher * Arne Næss Jr. (1937–2004), Norwegian businessman * Arne Nordheim, Norwegian composer * Arne Novák (1880–1939), Czech literary historian and critic * Arne Oldberg (1872–1962), American pianist, composer, and teacher * Arne Orrgård (born 1943), Swedish sports shooter * Arne Øien (1928–1998), Norwegian economist and politician * Arne Larsen Økland (born 1954), Norwegian association football player * Arne Rustadstuen, Norwegian Nordic skier * Arne aus den Ruthen, Mexican politician * Arne Pedersen (1931–2013), Norwegian association football player * Arne Pedersen (cyclist) (1917–1959), Danish cyclist *Arne Pettersen, Norwegian merchant seaman; last detainee on

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* Arne Petersen, Danish Olympic cyclist * Arne Røisland (1923–1980), Norwegian association football player * Arne Sandstø (born 1966), Norwegian association football manager and former player * Arne Selmosson (1931–2002), Swedish association football player * Arne Skoog (1913–1999), Swedish journalist * Arne Sletsjøe (born 1960), Norwegian mathematician and retired sprint canoer * Arne Sletsjøe (violist) (1916–1999), Norwegian violist *

Arne Slot Arend Martijn "Arne" Slot (; born 17 September 1978) is a Dutch professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Football player, player who is the head coach of club Liverpool F.C., Liverpool. He is regarded as one of t ...

(born 1978), Dutch football manager * Arne Somersalo (1891–1941), Finnish officer and anti-communist activist * Arne Sorenson (disambiguation), several people, including those named Arne Sørensen * Arne Sølvberg (born 1940), Norwegian computer scientist * Arne Strid (born 1943), Swedish botanist * Arne Sunde (1883–1972), Norwegian officer, Olympic shooter, and two-time President of the United Nations Security Council * Arne Thomas (born 1975), German chemist * Arne Tiselius (1902–1971), Swedish biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate in 1948 * Arne Toonen, Dutch film director * Arne Treholt, Norwegian politician and diplomat convicted for treason during the Cold War * Arne Vinje (1943–2011), Norwegian chess player *

Arne Weise Arne Georg Fredrik Weise (28 February 1930 – 25 September 2019) was a Swedish journalist and television personality, one of the presenters for Sveriges Television (SVT). He worked at Sveriges Radio from 1952 and started working for SVT in 197 ...

(1930–2019), Swedish journalist and television personality * Arne Zetterström (1917–1945), Swedish underwater diver and researcher * Lars-Arne Bölling (born 1944), Swedish cross-country skier * Odd-Arne Jacobsen (born 1947), Norwegian guitarist and songwriter * Per-Arne Håkansson (born 1963), Swedish politician * Tor-Arne Strøm (born 1952), Norwegian politician

Surname

*Cecilia Arne, also known as Cecilia Young (1712–1789), English soprano, wife of Thomas and mother of Michael * Michael Arne (c. 1740–1786), English composer, son of Thomas * Peter Arne (1924–1983), British actor * Thomas Arne (1710–1778), English composer

Middle name

* John Arne Riise (born 1980), Norwegian association football manager and former player * Odd Arne Westad (born 1960), Norwegian historian * Per Arne Olsen (1961–2022), Norwegian politician

Fictional characters

*The title character of '' Arne Anka'', a Swedish comic strip * Arne (daughter of Aeolus), mythological Greek princess *Arne Magnusson, a rude scientist in the video game '' Half-Life 2: Episode Two'' *Arne "One-Eye", a supporting character in the first two seasons of the television series ''

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'' *Arne Saknussemm, an alchemist and explorer in Jules Verne's novel ''

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'' * Arne Sithonis, mythologized Greek princess *Arne Nougatgren, a social worker in the Christmas calendar '' Jul på Vesterbro''

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