The nameArlette
Arlette is a Norman name, borne by the mother of William the Conqueror. It is rising in the United States.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Arlette is a diminutive of an old Germanic name, perhaps from arn, "eagle".
Origin
Germanic, through Norman French.
History
Herleva, also called Arlette of Falaise, was the mother of William the Conqueror. In the United States Arlette reached its best rank, 584th, in 2024.
Famous people named Arlette
- Arlette of Falaise
- Arletty, actress, from Arlette
Popularity of the name Arlette
Arlette in the United States
Arlette was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,883 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Arlette. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Arlette in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 350 births a year on average, against 238 in the five years before.
Arlette in France
Arlette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 25,110 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Arlette. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Arlette in France were born before 1941, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Arlette
Names from the same generation as Arlette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arlette mean?
Arlette is a diminutive of an old Germanic name, perhaps from arn, "eagle".
What is the origin of the name Arlette?
Germanic, through Norman French.
Is Arlette a girl's or a boy's name?
Arlette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Arlette?
In 2024, Arlette was the 584th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 516 births.
What are good sibling names for Arlette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Amalia, Billie, Louise and Mina for a sister, Conrad, Lewis, Augustine and Bruno for a brother.
Who are famous people named Arlette?
Arlette of Falaise; Arletty, actress, from Arlette.