Arletta as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Arletta

What is the meaning of the name Arletta ?

The baby name Arletta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ar-LET-uh (IPA: /ɑrˈlɛtə/).

Arletta is French, Germanic in Origin.

Arletta is a feminine given name, a Latinate/English spelling of French Arlette, itself traced to the Norman name Herleva (also recorded as Harlette), the 11th‑century mother of William the Conqueror. The name circulated in medieval Normandy and French records, then reappeared in the 19th century amid renewed interest in medieval names, entering use in France, Britain, and later the United States. In English-language data, Arletta shows up from the late 1800s through the mid‑20th century, giving it a gently vintage tone today.

Variants include Arlette (French standard), Arleta (Polish), Arleth (a modern Spanish-influenced form), and Arletha in English, with nicknames Lettie and Arly. Its etymology is debated: many link it to Germanic elements hari/heri “army” and leub “dear, beloved,” producing senses like “beloved of the host” or “war‑beloved”; others suggest associations with “oath” or “pledge.” Overall, Arletta pairs medieval Norman roots with a tailored, international flair.