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Arlynne

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Pronounced ar-LIN /ɑrˈlɪn/Low

Meaning: Arlynne is a dressed-up spelling of Arlene or Arline, an early-twentieth-century name of uncertain origin - often linked to Charlene, Marlene, or an Irish-flavored coinage. The -lynne ending, from the Welsh element for 'lake,' adds a soft modern finish to an already elusive root.Low

In 30 seconds: Arlynne is an elaboration of Arlene/Arline, a name of uncertain origin, with a -lynne ending. It has always been rare (said ar-LIN).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningArlynne is a dressed-up spelling of Arlene or Arline, an early-twentieth-century name of uncertain origin - often linked to Charlene, Marlene, or an Irish-flavored coinage. The -lynne ending, from the Welsh element for 'lake,' adds a soft modern finish to an already elusive root.
U.S. rank (2013)#16843 ↗ Rising
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1951
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195119352013

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arlynne is an ornamented form of Arlene or Arline, names that rose in the early twentieth century from an origin scholars still debate. The added -lynne is decorative, so the honest answer is that Arlynne's meaning is uncertain, likely tied to the Charlene/Marlene family, and we say so rather than assign a false root.

It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its small peak around nineteen-fifty, drifting on lightly for decades after. A girl named Arlynne then is now in her seventies.

Did you know? Arlene, the parent of Arlynne, is one of those early-twentieth-century names nobody can fully trace - it may be a cousin of Charlene or Marlene, or simply a pretty invention that caught on by ear.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Arlynne — Elaboration of Arlene/Arline; origin uncertain (Charlene/Marlene); -lynne decorative; low confidence.

Variations

ArleneArlineArlynArleen

Nicknames

ArlyLynneArla

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Arlene— the parent name
Arline— the older parent spelling
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Charlene— another likely source name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlynne mean?

It is an elaboration of Arlene/Arline, whose origin is uncertain (possibly from Charlene or Marlene), with a -lynne ending.

How do you pronounce Arlynne?

It is said ar-LIN /ɑrˈlɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arlynne a boy or girl name?

Arlynne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Arlynne?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around nineteen-fifty.

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