Arne is a common masculine given name for males in Scandinavia. It is also 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, "Arne" is Danish for the flame in a fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove. Given name People Arne Bang-Hansen, Norwegian actor Arne Beurling, Swedish mathematician Arne Borg, Swedish swimmer Arne Carlson, American politician Arne Dahl, American politician Arne Duncan, American politician Arne Friedrich, German professional footballer Per-Arne Håkansson (1963), Swedish politician Arne Jacobsen, Danish architect and designer, exemplar of the "Danish Modern" style. Arne Elsholtz, (1944–2016), German voice dubbing artist. Arne Mohlin, Swedish Army lieutenant general Arne Næss, Norwegian philosopher Arne Nordheim, Norwegian composer Arne Rustadstuen, Norwegian Nordic skier Arne aus den Ruthen, Mexican politician Arne Pettersen, Norwegian sailor Arne Petersen, Danish Olympic Cyclist Arne Søby Christensen (born 1945), Danish historian Arne Sørensen, Danish politician and author 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, 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 John Arne Riise, Norwegian left fullback/left midfielder for Fulham F.C. Fictional characters the title character of Arne Anka, a Swedish comic strip Arne Saknussemm, an alchemist and explorer in Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Center of the Earth 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 Vikings Surname Cecilia Arne (1712–1789), English soprano, wife of Thomas and mother of Michael Michael Arne (c. 1740–1786), English composer, son of Thomas Peter Arne (1920–1983), British actor Thomas Arne (1710-1778), English composer See also Aarne Arne (disambiguation) for other uses of the name Masculine given names Scandinavian masculine given names Danish masculine given names Norwegian masculine given names Swedish masculine given names