Standard spelling
阿奇
Ā qí
The standard Chinese spelling of Archie.
- 阿
- a common name sound
- 奇
- wondrous
Common, readable, and recognised as Archie.
Archie in Chinese
In Chinese, Archie is written 阿奇 (Ā qí), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安骐 (Ān qí): a Chinese-style name meaning peace and a fine steed.
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阿奇
Ā qí
Archie
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安骐
Ān qí
A Chinese-style name meaning peace and a fine steed.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 骐
- a fine steed
Sounds like the “Ar-chie” of Archie and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
骐
Qí
A single character meaning a fine steed.
- 骐
- a fine steed
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Archie comes from.
Archie began as a Scottish pet form of Archibald, from Germanic words meaning “genuine” and “bold”. It is now a popular name on its own.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 阿奇 (Ā qí) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Archie.
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阿Earth奇Wood
阿奇 carries Earth and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Wood; if it needs Fire, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Archie in Chinese
What does the name Archie mean?
Archie began as a Scottish pet form of Archibald, from Germanic words meaning “genuine” and “bold”. It is now a popular name on its own.
How do you say Archie in Chinese?
Archie is written 阿奇 and pronounced Ā qí. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Archie.
What does 安骐 mean?
安骐 (Ān qí) is a Chinese-style name for Archie: a Chinese-style name meaning peace and a fine steed. 安 means “peace, calm”, 骐 means “a fine steed”.
Which version of Archie is best for a tattoo?
阿奇 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安骐 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.