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At a Glance
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AR-let
Arlet is a girl's name with a clean, modern feel, pronounced AR-let (/ˈɑːrlɛt/). You may have come across the idea that it means 'pledge' or 'oath', but that idea is actually borrowed from Arlene and Arlette folklore rather than confirmed for Arlet, and even the source usually cited for it doesn't line up with girls' names. If Arlet catches your ear, it's likely the sound and shape of it doing the work rather than a specific meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Arlet
A common claim: Arlet is sometimes said to mean 'pledge' or 'oath' (as with Arlene/Arlette) Actually: This meaning is borrowed from Arlene/Arlette folklore and isn't confirmed for Arlet.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Arlet
AR-letIPA /ˈɑːrlɛt/
Popularity of Arlet
Arlet ranked #719 in 2024 with 390 baby girls given the name, down from its high point of #605 in 2023, when 492 girls were named Arlet.
Names Like Arlet
These names share Arlet’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Arlet mean?
Arlet is sometimes said to mean ‘pledge’ or ‘oath’ (as with Arlene/Arlette) This meaning is borrowed from Arlene/Arlette folklore and isn’t confirmed for Arlet.
How do you pronounce Arlet?
Arlet is pronounced AR-let (IPA: /ˈɑːrlɛt/).
Is Arlet a popular name right now?
Arlet peaked at #605 in 2023 and is ranked #719 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)
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