Girl Name · French Origin
Arlette
Arlette is a girl baby name of French origin, meaning "Little one". 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: Little one
Origin: French naming roots help connect Arlette to related French baby names.
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 means "Little one" and is of French origin.
What is the origin of Arlette?
Arlette originates in French naming tradition.
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.