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Archibald

American  
[ahr-chuh-bawld, -buhld] / ˈɑr tʃəˌbɔld, -bəld /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “distinguished and bold.”


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Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has said the festival is expected to exceed £53m terms of an economic boost to the city.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Kyle Archibald had flown out to the match with 12 other fans from Orkney.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

The poet Archibald MacLeish wrote, “If God is God, He is not good / If God is good, He is not God.”

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

A 22-piece orchestra, under the music supervision of Darryl Archibald, draws out the all the sublime color of Frederick Loewe’s music.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

Ser Archibald drained the last of his goat’s milk and wiped the milk mustache from his upper lip with the back of a big hand.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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