Arlan

  • Origin
    Gaelic
  • Meaning
    pledge
  • Similar names
    Harlan, Arlen, Arlo, Aaron, Adrian, Aiden, Adam, Arthur
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  • With its gentle, rolling sounds and uncommon status, Arlan offers something refreshingly different in the naming landscape. This name feels like a hidden gem, familiar enough not to confuse but rare enough to intrigue. Arlan has an old-world charm that somehow feels perfectly suited to contemporary times, bridging past and present effortlessly. The name suggests someone thoughtful and creative, perhaps drawn to arts or literature, someone who values depth over flash. It's the kind of name that grows more appealing over time, revealing new dimensions as the child develops his personality. Arlan works beautifully across different life stages, equally appropriate for a toddler and a professional adult. Parents who choose Arlan often appreciate subtlety and sophistication, preferring understatement to ostentation. The name has a quiet strength about it, never demanding attention but always earning respect once noticed.
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