Arlette

Arlette meaning and name origin

Arlette \a-rlette, ar-lette\ as a girl's name is pronounced ar-LET. Ancient name of uncertain origin. Probably of Norman French origin, a diminutive based on German "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 Erlette, Arletha and Erletta.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Arlette.

Popularity of Arlette

Arlette is a very popular first name for women (#2110 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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