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Arlo

/ AR-loh /

masculine

Meaning

Between two hills; fortified hill

Origin

Spanish / Anglo-Saxon

Arlo is a name with a somewhat mysterious and poetic lineage. It is often linked to the Spanish word 'Arlo' (the barberry tree), but its primary English usage likely stems from a place name mentioned in Edmund Spenser's 16th-century epic 'The Faerie Queene', referring to Arlo Hill.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Arlo.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ENFP
12.5%
INFP
11.2%
ISFP
10.3%
ENFJ
8.4%
ENTP
7.9%
INFJ
7.1%
ESFP
6.8%
INTP
5.4%
ISFJ
5.2%
ISTP
4.9%
ESTP
4.5%
ISTJ
4.1%
ESFJ
3.8%
ENTJ
3.2%
INTJ
2.9%
ESTJ
1.8%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Arlo carries a bohemian, artistic vibe that sets it apart from more traditional names. It gained significant cultural traction through folk singer Arlo Guthrie. Today, it is seen as a 'cool-guy' name—friendly, accessible, and distinct.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

A

Arlo Guthrie

American folk singer-songwriter (b. 1947)

A

Arlo Parks

British singer-songwriter and poet (b. 2000)

Sibling Names

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