Arno Dorian
Assassin's Creed Unity protagonist
Arno Victor Dorian is the main protagonist of Assassin's Creed Unity, developed by Ubisoft and released in 2014. Born to a French aristocrat and a British mother, Arno is a half-French assassin who becomes entangled in the events of the French Revolution. After being framed for a murder, he joins the Assassin Brotherhood and seeks to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that threatens both the revolution and France itself. Arno's character arc focuses on his quest for redemption and his moral struggles as he navigates the chaos of revolutionary Paris. The game explores themes of justice, revenge, and the cost of revolution through Arno's perspective as he transitions from a privileged noble to a committed assassin. His story is set against the backdrop of iconic historical events and locations of 18th-century France, making him a notable character in the Assassin's Creed franchise.
Fictional Character
French
1986
Assassin's Creed Unity
Thinking about the name
Arno
Germanic origin
“A streamlined Germanic name with Italian flair, Arno is both a German masculine name and the name of the famous Florentine river. This dual reference adds literary and geographical sophistication, while the short form carries simplicity and strength. It's a name that bridges cultures, appealing to parents seeking something cosmopolitan yet straightforward.”