Arlette

Meaning of Arlette

Means "little eagle" or "lion of God". It is a diminutive of the name Arlea.

Arlette has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arlette

Arlette is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #494 in 2025 from #896 in 2018.

Notable people named Arlette

• Arlette Laguiller
  French politician and Trotskyist
• Arlette Pacheco
  Mexican actress
• Arlette Zola
  Swiss singer
• Arlette Cousture
  Canadian writer
• Arlette Flores
  Mexican model

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Questions about the name Arlette

What does the name Arlette mean?

Arlette means means "little eagle" or "lion of god". it is a diminutive of the name arlea, and it comes from French origins.

Is Arlette a boy's or a girl's name?

Arlette is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Arlette?

In 2025, Arlette ranked #494 for girls, up from #583 the year before.

When was Arlette most popular?

Arlette peaked at #494 in 2025.