Arlette - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Arlette \a-rlette, ar-lette\ is pronounced ar-LET. Ancient name of uncertain origin. Probably of Norman French origin, a diminutive based on Germanic "arn" meaning "eagle". Also possibly French feminine form of Charles. Name of the mistress of Duke Robert of Normandy in the 11th century; their son was William the Conqueror.

Arlette has 3 variant forms: Arlet, Arleta and Arletta.

For more information, see also the related name Arlene.

Baby names that sound like Arlette are Arletha and Orlaith.

Arlette is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Arlette. Click here to compare Arlette with related baby names.