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Arie

Boy / Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arie: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 3 births in 2021.

Arie is a name with several distinct origins. It can be a Dutch and Frisian diminutive of Adrian, meaning “from Hadria,” or a Hebrew name (אֲרִי) meaning “lion,” pronounced ah-REE. In modern Scottish context, it's often a variant of the more common Archie. One famous bearer is the Dutch primatologist Arie van der Meij, but a more familiar figure may be the actor Arie Verveen. Arie is also a common surname in some cultures, and it appears in place names like the Aria River in Iran. The Hebrew meaning, “lion,” gives it a strong, regal quality that is popular for its simplicity and global appeal.