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Name Origin

Arlette is a French feminine given name, a diminutive of 'Armelle' which means 'bear princess'. It combines the elements 'arn' (meaning 'eagle') and 'meld' (meaning 'strength').

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Famous People

Arlette Laguiller (1940-)

Politician

  • Ran for President of France seven times as a Trotskyist candidate

Arlette Dorgans

Writer and Journalist

  • Known for her work on Haitian literature and culture

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