Arlie

Etymology

Arlie is a diminutive of Arline and other names beginning with Arl. The name Arline is of unknown meaning, possibly invented by Michael William Balfe for the main character in his opera The Bohemian Girl (1843). Arlie shares its root with names like Arlene, which is a Filipino variant.

Notable Bearers

Arlie has been used as a given name for several notable individuals. Among them are Arlie Russell Hochschild (born 1940), a renowned professor of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Arlie Latham (1860–1952), an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1880 to 1909. Arlie Petters (born 1964) is a Belizean American mathematical physicist and professor at Duke University. In sports, Arlie Mucks (1891–1967) competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics as a track and field athlete, and Arlie Schardt (1895–1980) participated in the 3000-meter team event. Other notable bearers include Arlie F. Culp (born 1926), a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly; Arlie Pond (1873–1930), an American major league baseball pitcher and army doctor; Arlie Neaville, an American gospel singer; and Arlie William Schorger (born 1884), a chemical researcher and ornithologist. Arlie Tarbert (1904–?) is also listed among them.

Cultural Significance

Though not extremely common, Arlie has seen modest use as a primarily feminine given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its brevity and melodic quality have contributed to its occasional appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name.

• Meaning: Diminutive of Arline; invented with unknown meaning
• Origin: English, possibly derived from an opera character
• Type: Diminutive
• Usage Regions: Primarily English-speaking countries (United States, etc.)