Arlyss
Meaning of Arlyss
Arlyss feels like that delightful spark between vintage elegance and fresh originality—an American-born twist on classic names such as Alice (from the Old High German for “noble”) and Alyssa, yet entirely its own. Pronounced AR-lis, it’s easy on the tongue and carries a quietly confident sparkle, perfect for a little girl destined to stand out without shouting for attention. Though it enjoyed modest peaks in mid-20th-century U.S. birth records, Arlyss remains wonderfully rare today, lending your daughter an aura of one-of-a-kind charm. With its soft “lis” ending evoking grace and its strong “Ar” opening suggesting adventurous spirit, Arlyss invites warm smiles and curious conversations wherever she goes—no assembly instructions required.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as AR-lis (/ˈɑː.lɪs/)
American English
- Pronunced as AR-lis (/ˈɑr.lɪs/)
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