Arlington

Pronunciation: [ AHRL-ihngt-uhn ]

Boy Name #4,649 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

A stately English place name carrying American honor

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Meaning & Origin

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Arlington National Cemetery is the most famous bearer of this place name — solemn military connotation

The Story of Arlington

Arlington is an English place name composed of Old English elements: earn (eagle) or a personal name Eorla, plus ing (people of, settlement of), plus tun (settlement, farm). The most literal interpretation is settlement of the eagle people. As a given name, Arlington follows the grand American tradition of distinguished place names becoming first names — a tradition that gave us names like Lincoln, Hamilton, and Monroe.

Arlington has been gathering attention as parents seek longer, distinguished-sounding surname-style names with presidential and aristocratic weight. The -ington ending connects it to prestigious names like Wellington and Harrington, signaling status and gravitas.

Arlington is most powerfully associated in American consciousness with Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where over 400,000 service members are buried. This lends the name both solemnity and honor. Arlington was the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, whose estate became the cemetery after the Civil War.

Fun Facts

Arlington National Cemetery is the burial place of President John F. Kennedy
The Arlington estate belonged to Confederate General Robert E. Lee before the Civil War
Arlington, Virginia sits directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC

Arlington in Other Languages

French Arlington

English Arlington

Spanish Arlington

Famous People Named Arlington

Richard Arlington

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Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, powerful English statesman during the reign of Charles II and one of the CABAL mini...

Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, powerful English statesman during the reign of Charles II and one of the CABAL ministry

Arlington National Cemetery

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US national military cemetery in Virginia, burial place of over 400,000 veterans including JFK and the Tomb of the Unkno...

US national military cemetery in Virginia, burial place of over 400,000 veterans including JFK and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #4,649
Total SSA Count: 22
Cultural Origins: English American
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Arlin #2419 Arliss #4864

Common Nicknames

Art Arley Arly Linton

Pairs Well With

Arlington James Arlington Scott Arlington Cole Arlington Hayes Arlington Reid Arlington Grant

Sibling Names

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington Sutton

Also a Girl Name

Arlington is also used as a girl name, ranked #19692.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington

What does the name Arlington mean?

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (from Old English). Arlington is an English place name composed of Old English elements: earn (eagle) or a personal name Eorla, plus ing (people of, settlement of), plus tun (settlement, farm). The most literal interpretation is settlement of the eagle people. As a given name, Arlington follows the grand American tradition of distinguished place names becoming first names — a tradition that gave us names like Lincoln, Hamilton, and Monroe.

What is the origin of the name Arlington?

Arlington has Old English, English, and American origins. In Old English, it means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)".

Is Arlington a boy or girl name?

Arlington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4649. As a girl name, it is ranked #19692. Arlington is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Arlington?

Arlington is pronounced AHRL-ihngt-uhn.

How popular is the name Arlington?

Arlington is currently ranked #4649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Arlington?

Common nicknames for Arlington include Art, Arley, Arly, and Linton.

What are good middle names for Arlington?

Popular middle name pairings include Arlington James, Arlington Scott, Arlington Cole, Arlington Hayes, Arlington Reid, and Arlington Grant.

What are good sibling names for Arlington?

Names that pair well with Arlington as siblings include Hamilton, Lincoln, Wellington, Hadley, Remington, and Sutton.

How many syllables does Arlington have?

Arlington has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Arlington a common or rare name?

Arlington is an uncommon name, ranked #4649 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arlington

Arlington is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" in Old English .

Is Arlington a boy or girl name? Arlington is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,649 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,692. Arlington is more commonly used as a boy name.

Arlington is currently ranked #4,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Arlington has 3 syllables and is pronounced AHRL-ihngt-uhn, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Arlington include Art, Arley, Arly, and Linton. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Arlington include Arlin, Arliss . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.