Girl Name
Arlette
Arlette is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Arlette is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Arlette often also consider Arletta.
Arlette meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arlette has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arlette as A·R·L·E·T·T·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arlette is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arlette variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arlettea, Arlettee, Arlettey, Arlett.
- Nicknames: Arle and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arlette with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arlette middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arletta, Arleta, Arletha, Arlet, Arleth — full picks on the sibling names for Arlette guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arlette? Browse our names like Arlette guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arlette
What does the name Arlette mean?
Arlette has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arlette?
The exact origin of Arlette is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arlette?
Arlette has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arlette a boy's or girl's name?
Arlette is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Arlette in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arlette sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arlette?
Names that share Arlette's sound and style include Arletta, Arleta, Arletha, Arlet, Arleth.
What middle names pair well with Arlette?
Good middle-name fits for Arlette pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arlette is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arlette is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arlette?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arlette share its rhythm without rhyming — Arletta, Arleta, Arletha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.