Name Earnweald Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Pronounced Pron. /ˈæ͜ɑrn.ˌwæ͜ɑld/(Old English) Other Forms FormsEarnwald, Ernold, Ernwald, Ernehale, Ernaldus Edit Status Status Meaning & History Old English cognate of Arnold, derived from Old English earn "eagle" (compare arn) and weald "powerful, mighty" or "ruler, authority".