How to say it
AR · leth
/ˈɑːr.lɛθ/
Feminine
Arleth
Eagle power, or noble
What it means
A modern form tied to the Norman Arlette (Herleva), with Germanic roots suggesting 'eagle' or 'noble.'
Arleth is a modern name especially beloved in Mexican and Mexican-American families, generally traced to the Norman Arlette, also called Herleva, the mother of William the Conqueror. The Germanic roots point toward 'eagle' or 'noble.' It reads contemporary and distinctive while carrying that old Norman thread. Said AR-leth. Arlette and Arlet are the related spellings.
Popularity over time
peaked at #269 in 2025, currently #269 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Very popular in Mexican families; tied to the Norman Arlette.
- Spelling
Arleth, Arlette, and Arlet circulate.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Herleva the Norman Arlette, mother of William the Conqueror
Spelling variants
- Arlette
- Arlet
- Arleht
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