Origin, Meaning, And History Of Arliss
Arliss, a Hebrew name meaning ‘Of the Pledge,’ is sometimes used as a surname and is also considered an Irish baby name. It’s a unisex name that can be used for either gender, though more commonly as a male name. As an Irish baby Name, Arliss means ‘High fort’ and is also considered a place name.
The name Arliss originates from Newton Arlosh, a village situated in Holme East Waver, Cumbria, UK. The village name was documented as Arlosk in 1185 and Arlossh in 1379. The surname underwent shortening to Losh in Cumbria but retained its full form in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where it was well-documented in the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Brittonic word *losko-, signifying ‘place of burning,’ supplemented by either the preposition *ar or the prefix *are-, and the Middle English name ‘Newton,’ meaning ‘new town.’ In 1345, it was recorded as ‘Neutonarlosk.’
The name was famously borne by a renowned British filmmaker, Leslie Arliss. He is known for directing the Gainsborough melodramas, including notable titles like The Man in Grey and The Wicked Lady.
Arliss has appeared in various forms of pop culture, portraying different characters in movies and TV shows. For example, Arliss Coates was one of the characters in the movieOld Yeller, while Arliss Michaels was the protagonist, a sports agent navigating the complex world of professional sports in the TV seriesArli$$. Furthermore, the antagonist in the movieWild Wild Westwas named Arliss Loveless, and Arliss Lipnicki was a character in the 1994 movieThe War.
Arliss is a unique and distinctive name easy to pronounce and spell. Its sophisticated and elegant sound would suit a child well into adulthood as its pop culture connections add to the name’s popularity.
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Arliss On The Popularity Chart
The name has been widely used in the US, as evidenced by the Social Security Administration data. Explore the graphs below to see the detailed numbers of its usage.
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The graph shows that Arliss was popular in 1994 among five babies per million, and no prior or further records have been observed.
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Similar to its popularity graph, Arliss was seen on the US ranking charts in 1994 at 13625th position.
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Popular Sibling Names For Arliss
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Boy Sibling Names For Arliss
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Arliss?
The name Arliss means ‘of the pledge’ in Hebrew and ‘high fort’ in Irish.
2. How popular is the name Arliss?
The unisex name Arliss is not quite popular in the US currently because it has not been featured in the top 1000 list of baby names since 1900 (1).
3. What are some of the possible nicknames for Arliss?
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