Arvid

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Arvid is a Scandinavian male given name, derived from Old Norse Arnviðr, from arn "eagle" and viðr "tree".

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Arvid is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Arnviðr. The name is a combination of two elements: 'arn', which means 'eagle', and 'viðr', which means 'tree'. Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean 'eagle tree'.

Popularity[edit | edit source]

Arvid is a popular name in Scandinavian countries, particularly in Sweden and Norway. It has been consistently ranked among the top names for boys in these countries.

Notable people named Arvid[edit | edit source]

There are many notable people named Arvid, including:

  • Arvid Carlsson, a Swedish neuropharmacologist who is best known for his work on the neurotransmitter dopamine and its effects in Parkinson's disease. For this work, Carlsson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2000.
  • Arvid Lindman, a Swedish rear admiral, industrialist, and conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden.
  • Arvid Posse, the Prime Minister of Sweden from 1880 to 1883.

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