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Argie

Female

« The name Argie is of Greek origin and signifies 'silver' or 'flourishing', derived from the ancient Greek name Argive. »

#7422 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Argie is of Greek origin and it means "silver" or "flourishing". It is a variant form of the name Argive, which was used by ancient Greeks to describe someone who was from Argos, a city in Greece. Argie has been used as a given name for centuries. In the Middle Ages, it was quite popular among the nobility in Europe. However, its usage has declined over time and it is now considered somewhat rare. Despite its rarity, there are some notable individuals with the name Argie throughout history. For example, Argia Atti Caselli was an Italian composer of opera who lived during the late 19th century. There is also a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere named Argus, which is sometimes referred to as "Argie" by astronomers. In popular culture, the name Argie has made appearances in literature and film. For instance, it is used as the name of a character in Marcel Proust's novel "Remembrance of Things Past". Additionally, the British band Arctic Monkeys named their debut album "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not", which contains a song titled "Arctic Storm" that features the lyric "I wish I was Argies" - a reference to Argentina's national football team.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Argie since 1880

Total births
979
Total since 1880
Peak year
1919
33 births
in 1970
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years