Arne (name)
Arne is a common forename for males in Scandinavia. It also occurs as a surname in England. The name Arne originates from the old Norse name "Árni" which in turn is derived from the old norse name for "eagle" – "Ǫrn". 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, the word "Arne", is used in Danish for the flame in a  fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove. Arne as a forename. Arne can be given alone or combined with other forenames, written either with a hyphen (as in Tor-Arne, Leif-Arne, John-Arne, Nils-Arne) or without the hyphen (as in Tor Arne, Leif Arne, John Arne). Notable people with forename Arne include: In fiction: Arne as a surname. Notable people with surname Arne include: