Pledge or oath; hare meadow
Arlyn is a name of debated origins, often considered a modern English blend or a variant of Arline. It likely derives from the Irish name Arlen, meaning 'pledge', or the Old English elements 'hara' (hare) and 'leah' (meadow).
About 36 girls were named Arlyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American social activist and mother of actors Joaquin and River Phoenix
