How to say it
ar · LETTE
ɑːrˈlɛt
Feminine
Arlette
Little eagle; noble
What it means
A French diminutive of Germanic roots, sometimes read as 'little eagle' or tied to 'noble.'
Arlette is a French name of Germanic roots, a diminutive sometimes linked to arn, 'eagle,' or to elements meaning 'noble.' History remembers Herleva, also called Arlette, the mother of William the Conqueror. Delicate and vintage-French, it is also well loved in Mexico. Said ar-LET.
How to spell Arlette
The standard spelling is Arlette. Common variants include Arlet, Arletta, Herleva, but Arlette is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #494 in 2025, currently #494 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
A French diminutive; also popular in Mexico.
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.
- Arlette of Falaise medieval Norman woman and mother of William the Conqueror
Spelling variants
- Arlet
- Arletta
- Herleva
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Common questions
- What does the name Arlette mean?
- A French diminutive of Germanic roots, sometimes read as 'little eagle' or tied to 'noble.'
- What does Arlette mean in French?
- In French, Arlette means "Little eagle; noble." Arlette is a French name of Germanic roots, a diminutive sometimes linked to arn, 'eagle,' or to elements meaning 'noble.' History remembers Herleva, also called Arlette, the mother of William the Conqueror. Delicate and vintage-French, it is also well loved in Mexico. Said ar-LET.
- How do you pronounce Arlette?
- Arlette is pronounced ɑːrˈlɛt. Say it as ar-LETTE, with the stress on the "lette" syllable.
- How do you spell Arlette?
- The standard spelling is Arlette. Common spelling variants include Arlet, Arletta, Herleva.
- Is Arlette a boy or girl name?
- Arlette is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Arlette?
- Arlette ranked #494 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.