Pledge, oath, or eagle wood
Arlyne is a 20th-century variant of Arline or Arlene. It is most likely derived from the Irish name Eibhlín or the Germanic root 'erla' meaning 'noble' or 'pledge'. It gained popularity in the mid-1900s as a melodic, feminine choice.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Arlyne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Informant against the Colombo crime family
American children's book writer
