Arliss

Meaning of Arliss

The name Arliss originates in medieval England as a surname formed from the Germanic elements hari (“army”) and lissu (“pledge”), imbuing it with the meaning “honorable oath.” Over time it transitioned into a masculine given name, prized for its concise, technically precise sound—pronounced AR-lis (/ˈɑr.lɪs/)—and its measured consonant-vowel structure. In the United States Arliss has sustained modest but stable usage, ranking in the lower 900s in annual popularity in recent years. Its analytical clarity and neutral timbre project reliability, while its rarity provides a subtle distinction without the fanfare of trend-driven alternatives. Although absent from mainstream celebrity circles, it gained a discreet cultural nod through the late-1990s HBO series Arli$$, where it underscored a proclivity for strategic negotiation.

Pronunciation

British English

• Pronunced as AR-lis (/'ɑː.lɪs/)

American English

• Pronunced as AR-lis (/'ɑr.lɪs/)

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