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Help[Opinions] Arlette / Arleth
I'm working on my predictions for the SSA list for 2017 and I'm projecting Arlette and Arleth (https://www.behindthename.com/name/arleth/submitted) to be appearing on the chart this year. Decently high up for a new name too-- somewhere in the mid-700s, around where Poppy and Kaylani landed last year.
I'm more surprised to see that Arlette has never charted before and Arleth only charted briefly in 2005 (in the 800s). I kind of group them with Arlene mentally, which peaked in 1934, so to me these 'feel' like they're fitting the 80 year rule and are due for a comeback-- but they've never been popular!
I'm also projecting Loretta and Etta to possibly be appearing on the chart, so perhaps -etta / -ette endings are going to be a trend-- the -ette names that are already on the chart all rose last year (Juliette +27, Colette +63, and Scarlette +78)-- plus there are a ton of -ett names for boys (all of which are rising, save for Garrett), so it's kind of a unisex trend.
Arleth is probably more likely used by Spanish speakers; the link above shows it's a Spanish name and same ending Yamileth has been on the chart since 2010. It's appearance is possibly influenced by the Mexican soap opera actress Arleth Terán.
Anyway, what do you think of Arlette, Arleth, and the possibility of an -ette/etta trend? Are there any -ette/etta names you'd hope to see on the chart in the next decade?
Rosalie Isaac Larkin
Tirzah Floyd Silver
www.behindthename.com/pnl/59411
I'm more surprised to see that Arlette has never charted before and Arleth only charted briefly in 2005 (in the 800s). I kind of group them with Arlene mentally, which peaked in 1934, so to me these 'feel' like they're fitting the 80 year rule and are due for a comeback-- but they've never been popular!
I'm also projecting Loretta and Etta to possibly be appearing on the chart, so perhaps -etta / -ette endings are going to be a trend-- the -ette names that are already on the chart all rose last year (Juliette +27, Colette +63, and Scarlette +78)-- plus there are a ton of -ett names for boys (all of which are rising, save for Garrett), so it's kind of a unisex trend.
Arleth is probably more likely used by Spanish speakers; the link above shows it's a Spanish name and same ending Yamileth has been on the chart since 2010. It's appearance is possibly influenced by the Mexican soap opera actress Arleth Terán.
Anyway, what do you think of Arlette, Arleth, and the possibility of an -ette/etta trend? Are there any -ette/etta names you'd hope to see on the chart in the next decade?
Tirzah Floyd Silver
www.behindthename.com/pnl/59411
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-ette names are out of fashion at the moment, even in France. I don't think it'll start a trend.
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Yeah, I don't think the US is taking it's cues on naming from France. I'm predicting an upcoming trend, not telling you something about the current chart. I expect everyone on BTN is capable of reading the current chart, but are you capable of reading the last sentence in my post?
I also didn't suggest I thought Arlette was "starting" the trend-- if anything, Charlotte and Scarlett already have.
I also didn't suggest I thought Arlette was "starting" the trend-- if anything, Charlotte and Scarlett already have.
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I also kind of group Arlette with Arlene automatically but the more I say it, the more I like it. I don't like many -ette or -etta names, although I don't mind Etta as a nickname. I like Scarlet and Charlotte that have that some kind of sound to them and they may have been the predecessors to these other -ette names coming up. The only one I truly love is Annette and that's my Nana's name (I just realized I didn't right "was my Nana's name"...it's times like writing something so unthinkingly that I can't believe she's been gone for 4 months). I would use Annette for a daughter if I had an agreeable husband. I can almost guarantee that if isn't my daughter's fn, it will be one of her mns. I'd likely call her Etta whereas my Nana went by Anne.
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I’ve had Arlis on my mind lately. I like Arlis for a boy. Arlette still feels a bit too “country bumpkin” to me- not a bad thing, just not my general style.
I love -ette names. Colette made my own list this month but I also love Georgette, Jeanette, Nanette, Lynette. But, I don’t really every hope for any of my favorites to rise.
I love -ette names. Colette made my own list this month but I also love Georgette, Jeanette, Nanette, Lynette. But, I don’t really every hope for any of my favorites to rise.
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They are essentially the same name, but like you, I get a strong Hispanic vibe from Arleth, and a strong 1950's vibe from Arlette. They're not terrible but I can't say I actually like them.
Not a fan of etta or ette names; the only ones I truly like, and those nowhere near enough to want to use, are Annette and Antoinette.
Not a fan of etta or ette names; the only ones I truly like, and those nowhere near enough to want to use, are Annette and Antoinette.
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