Arlette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Arlette
Arlette is a French diminutive of the Germanic name "Charles," meaning "free man" or "warrior," derived from the Old High German *karlaz*.
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Etymology
Arlette is a French diminutive of the Germanic name "Charles," meaning "free man" or "warrior," derived from the Old High German *karlaz*. The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, notably associated with Arlette of Falaise, the 11th-century mother of William the Conqueror.
Arlette currently ranks #494 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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