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Arlo (pronounced /ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/) is a unisex given name. Some sources state it to be of Old English origin, meaning "endless energy";[1] it was first used by Edmund Spenser, who "evidently invented" it, as the name of a hill where the gods debate in his poem The Faerie Queene (1590 and 1596).[2]

A 2018 Yahoo! UK article indicated an increasing popularity of "Arlo" as a girls' name in England and Wales.[3]

People

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Arts and sciences

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Military

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  • Arlo L. Olson (1918–1943), American military officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor

Politics

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Sports

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  • Arlo Brunsberg (born 1940), former professional baseball player
  • Arlo Chavez (born 1966), Filipino boxer who has competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Arlo Eisenberg (born 1973), American aggressive inline skater
  • Arlo White (born 1973), English sports commentator

Fictional characters

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Television

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Films

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Comics

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  • one of the titular characters of Arlo and Janis, an American comic strip

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Arlo Davy Guthrie (born July 10, 1947) is an American folk singer-songwriter, musician, and activist renowned for his narrative-driven performances blending music, storytelling, and social commentary. The eldest son of iconic folk pioneer Woody Guthrie and dancer Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, he was born in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, inheriting a legacy of protest music that he extended through original compositions protesting social injustice and war. Guthrie achieved widespread acclaim with his 18-minute talking blues epic "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" (1967), a satirical anti-war tale that became a cultural touchstone, inspiring a 1969 film adaptation in which he starred under director Arthur Penn. His career highlights include performances at Woodstock in 1969, recordings of folk-rock standards like "Coming into Los Angeles", and symphonic projects such as An American Scrapbook, alongside activism rooted in environmental and humanitarian causes, though he largely retired from touring in 2020 due to health issues.

The name Arlo

Etymology and meanings

The name Arlo, primarily used as a masculine , derives from elements "hoer" or "har" (meaning rock or strong) and "hlaew" (hill), yielding interpretations such as "rock hill" or "fortified hill," akin to Anglo-Saxon topographic designations emphasizing defensive or elevated terrain. This origin aligns with place-name conventions in early English , where such compounds denoted strategic landscapes rather than personal attributes. Its earliest literary attestation appears in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The Faerie Queene (1590), where "Arlo Hill" serves as a mythical gathering site for the gods during the trial of Mutability, evoking a lofty, sacred prominence. Spenser likely adapted "Arlo" from the Irish place name Aherlow (or Aherlowe), signifying "between two highlands" or "between two hills," a Gaelic term rooted in the landscape of County Tipperary. This adaptation transitioned the term from a geographic reference to a poetic invention, facilitating its later adoption as a personal name independent of direct Irish usage. Secondary interpretations include a purported German derivation implying "famous land" or links to "eorl" (nobleman), though these lack the philological consensus of the hill-related etymology and appear in fewer historical attestations. Etymological uncertainty persists due to sparse pre-modern records, but the Spenserian usage marks the pivotal shift toward its modern nominal application, unencumbered by speculative .

Historical usage

The name Arlo originated as a fictional place name, Arlo Hill, in Edmund Spenser's epic poem , first published in 1590, where it represented a site of mythological significance in an allegorical landscape. This literary invention drew possibly from Irish topography, such as Aherlow (meaning "between two highlands"), but marked the term's initial prominence in English usage without evidence of prior personal nomenclature in historical documents. Personal adoption emerged sparingly in the 19th century, with American author Arlo Bates (born December 16, 1850, in East Machias, Maine) among the earliest documented bearers; contemporaries noted the name's strangeness, suggesting parental selection from literary or inventive sources rather than tradition. U.S. vital records and census enumerations prior to 1900 reveal only isolated instances, confirming Arlo's rarity and non-indigenous status as a given name before modern revival. A notable uptick occurred in the mid-20th century, propelled by folk singer (born July 10, 1947), whose career in the 1960s folk revival—rooted in his father Woody Guthrie's legacy—associated the name with authentic American musical heritage, transcending transient countercultural trends to foster broader cultural persistence. This linkage is evident in subsequent naming patterns, distinguishing early sporadic use from patterned adoption in artistic circles. In the United States, the name Arlo entered the top 1,000 most popular male baby names according to data in the late but remained rare until the , when usage surged; it ranked 271st in 2019 with 1,310 male births, climbing to 158th in 2023 with 2,297 male births. This post-2010 rise reflects broader trends in English-speaking countries favoring short, nature-inspired names, with Arlo's rank stabilizing between 146th and 169th from 2022 to 2024. An estimated 4,476 to 5,755 individuals bear the name Arlo in the US, predominantly males. Arlo exhibits higher popularity in other English-speaking nations, underscoring its Anglo-centric adoption. In , it ranked 22nd for boys in 2023 per data, often placing in the top 15-20 range in recent years. In , rankings hover around 19th to 30th, as seen in data showing 227 male births in 2023 (19th) and 151 in 2024 (39th). records place it at 15th in 2024 with 132 male births. Demographically, Arlo is overwhelmingly , with usage under 5% of total annual births; in the in 2021, only 95 girls received the name compared to 1,975 boys, representing less than 5% share, though slight upticks appear in recent data without shifting dominance. No significant socioeconomic correlations are evident in official registries, but its prevalence aligns with urban, higher-education demographics in English-speaking regions favoring unconventional yet accessible names.

Notable people

Arts and entertainment

Arlo Guthrie (born July 10, 1947) is an American folk singer-songwriter renowned for his 1967 satirical protest song "Alice's Restaurant," an 18-minute narrative that critiques the Vietnam War draft and became a cultural staple played annually on radio around Thanksgiving. As the eldest son of folk icon Woody Guthrie and dancer Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, he has sustained a career over five decades emphasizing protest music, storytelling, and activism, including founding the Guthrie Center in Massachusetts for music education and humanitarian efforts like disaster relief. Arlo White (born June 2, 1973) is a British sports broadcaster and commentator who serves as the lead play-by-play voice for ' coverage of the English and has called races, Super Bowls, and for the . Named after , White began his career in local radio covering before advancing to major U.S. networks, contributing to entertainment through live event narration and appearances in media like the series . Arlo Parks (born August 9, 2000), whose real name is Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho, is a British blending indie-folk, soul, and spoken-word elements in her introspective lyrics about youth and . Her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, released January 29, 2021, earned critical acclaim and the 2021 for its vulnerable exploration of personal experiences, marking her as a prominent voice in contemporary alternative music.

Sciences and academia

Arlo U. Landolt (September 29, 1935 – January 21, 2022) was an American astronomer renowned for his foundational work in photoelectric photometry and the development of standard photometric systems for measuring stellar brightness. As Ball Family Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at , Landolt earned his Ph.D. in astronomy from in 1962 and conducted extensive observations at facilities including and . Landolt's key contributions include compiling comprehensive catalogs of photometric standards for the UBVRI system, published from the 1970s through the 1990s, which remain essential for calibrating astronomical instruments and ensuring consistency in stellar flux measurements across global observatories. His research emphasized empirical precision in studies, with numerous peer-reviewed publications detailing observational data that advanced understanding of stellar variability and atmospheric effects. Landolt also served two nine-year terms as Secretary of the , contributing to organizational governance in the field. In recognition of his observational expertise, Landolt received the 2015 Charles A. Peltier Award from the Astronomical League for lifetime achievements in astronomical photometry. The Landolt Space Mission, aimed at deploying an artificial calibration source in orbit to refine photometric standards, was named in his honor, underscoring the enduring impact of his catalogs on modern space-based astronomy.

Military and public service

Arlo L. Olson (April 20, 1918 – October 27, 1943) served as a captain in Company F, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Army, during World War II. He enlisted on June 28, 1941, as a second lieutenant and advanced rapidly to captain within less than two years. Olson participated in the Italian Campaign, where he earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity near Cerasuolo, Italy, on October 13–14, 1943. Olson's Medal of Honor citation details his leadership in directing his company across a rain-swollen river under heavy enemy fire, repelling counterattacks, and advancing to seize key objectives despite sustaining wounds. He continued missions until mortally wounded on October 27, 1943, while defensive positions. The award was presented on August 31, 1944, recognizing actions that exemplified valor beyond the call of duty. In his honor, the cargo ship Captain Arlo L. Olson (AK-245) was named and commissioned in 1950. Records indicate few other individuals named Arlo achieved widespread recognition for military service, with most documented cases involving enlisted personnel who served in conflicts such as , the , and but without equivalent honors or public prominence. Notable roles tied to military ethos, such as or veteran advocacy, are similarly sparse among those bearing the name.

Politics and

Arlo Hullinger (1921–2021) served as a Democratic state representative in the House from 1965 to 1981, representing 94, which encompassed Decatur and Wayne counties. A by profession, he focused on agricultural policy during his tenure, reflecting rural 's economic priorities at the time. Arlo E. Schmidt (1931–2022) represented North Dakota's 7 as a Democratic-NPL member in the state from 1995 until his death, contributing to legislative efforts on local governance and community issues in rural Benson County. His long service underscored persistent Democratic influence in North Dakota's nonpartisan legislature despite the state's conservative leanings. Arlo Looking Cloud, a Lakota member of the (AIM) in the 1970s, participated in indigenous rights advocacy amid tensions over tribal sovereignty and federal policies. In 2004, a federal jury convicted him of felony murder in the December 1975 killing of fellow AIM activist Anna Mae Pictou-Aquash, whose death stemmed from suspicions within AIM that she was a government informant; he received a life sentence. The verdict, based on Looking Cloud's admissions during interrogation, drew criticism from supporters who alleged coerced testimony and highlighted AIM's internal factionalism, though appeals upheld the conviction. His sentence was reduced in 2010, leading to parole release in 2020 after 17 years served. Arlo Iron Cloud, an Oglala Lakota advocate on the Pine Ridge Reservation, has engaged in activism promoting indigenous language reclamation, cultural preservation, and through radio programming on KILI and community organizing. His efforts include collaborating with AIM affiliates and addressing reservation challenges like and , emphasizing grassroots tribal over external interventions.

Sports

Arlo Brunsberg (August 15, 1940 – ) played as a in for the Detroit Tigers in 1966. He appeared in two games on September 23 and 25, recording one hit in three at-bats with a .333 , no runs, no RBIs, and one . Prior to his brief MLB stint, Brunsberg excelled in , football, and at Concordia College in , and signed with the Tigers organization after graduation. His minor league career spanned several seasons, primarily as a catcher batting left-handed and throwing right-handed, across affiliations like the Montgomery Rebels and Duluth-Superior Dukes. Arlo Eisenberg (born 1973) pioneered , particularly street skating techniques in the 1990s. He won the inaugural National Inline Skating Series Championships in 1994 and earned a in the street event in 1996, competing against top professionals like Chris Edwards. Eisenberg's innovations, including creative use of urban environments for tricks, influenced the sport's evolution from ramps to street-focused competitions, earning him recognition as a foundational figure in . He also co-founded Industries, producing skating equipment, while featuring in videos and magazines that popularized the discipline.

Fictional characters

Film and animation

Arlo serves as the central protagonist in Pixar Animation Studios' , a 2015 computer-animated film directed by and released by on November 25, 2015. Voiced by , the character is portrayed as a young, fearful from a farming family in an where asteroids missed , allowing dinosaurs to thrive alongside early human-like figures. Following a that separates him from his family and leads to the presumed death of his father, Arlo ventures into the wilderness, facing predators, harsh weather, and isolation while forming a bond with a wild cave boy named Spot, through which he grapples with themes of and marking his footprint on the world. The film earned $332.2 million at the global against a production budget of $175–200 million. In the 2021 Netflix animated musical , directed by Ryan Crego in his feature debut and streamed starting April 16, 2021, Arlo Beauregard is the titular lead character, a teenage hybrid of human and alligator physiology. Voiced by , Arlo is raised in seclusion in a by his adoptive guardian Edmee after being abandoned at birth, fostering a sheltered existence punctuated by stories of his absent show business father in . Prompted by a 15th-birthday revelation and a mailed clue, he embarks on a cross-country quest northward, encountering a ragtag group of misfits and navigating urban chaos in pursuit of reunion and self-discovery within an adoption-centered storyline featuring original songs.

Television

In the FX series Justified (2010–2015), Arlo Givens, portrayed by Raymond J. Barry, serves as the estranged father of protagonist Raylan Givens and a recurring antagonist involved in criminal activities tied to the Crowder family in Harlan County, Kentucky. His character arc explores themes of familial dysfunction and rural crime, appearing in multiple episodes across seasons, including fatal confrontations such as being stabbed in the season 3 premiere "The Gunfighter." Arlo Glass appears in season 7 of the series 24 (2009), functioning as a CTU New York intelligence analyst and aerial drone specialist who assists in counter-terrorism operations during Day 8. Portrayed by actor John Boyd, Glass contributes technical expertise in tracking threats but is depicted with socially awkward traits, including unrequited interest in colleague . In the British Family Affairs on Channel 5 (1999–2005), Arlo Dean, played by Asier Newman, is introduced in 1999 as the rebellious foster son of taxi driver Max Derwin and his wife , embodying youthful defiance amid family integration storylines in the London suburb of Brookside Close. His tenure spans 1999–2000, highlighting tensions in dynamics. Arlo Brandt features in the NBC procedural The Hunting Party (2025–), specifically as the titular antagonist in season 1, episode 6 ("Arlo Brandt," aired March 10, 2025), where he emerges as a hoarder-transformed from a secret containment facility known as "the Pit," prompting a manhunt by federal agents. Portrayed by , Brandt's episode drives the plot through his pursuit of victims, underscoring the series' focus on escaped high-risk offenders.

Literature and comics

In the young adult fantasy series The Hollow Star Saga by Ashley Shuttleworth, Arlo Jarsdel serves as a central , depicted as a half-fae ironborn entangled in faerie court politics and threats to ironborn communities; the character first appears in the debut novel A Dark and Hollow Star, published on March 23, 2021. Arlo's arc involves grappling with his heritage, forbidden relationships, and survival amid escalating fae conflicts, culminating in the trilogy's final installment A Wild and Ruined Song released on November 12, 2024. The Arlo Finch middle-grade adventure series by features Arlo Finch as an eleven-year-old boy who joins the Rangers wilderness program and encounters magical phenomena tied to ancient ; the inaugural book, Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire, was published on February 6, 2018. Subsequent volumes, including Arlo Finch in the Kingdom of Crows (2019), explore Arlo's development of unique abilities like "fetching" objects through intent, amid tests of loyalty and bravery in a hidden supernatural world. In children's graphic novels, Arlo appears as an anthropomorphic in Elise Gravel's Arlo & Pips series, where he boasts superior intelligence while navigating urban adventures with the smaller bird Pips; the first volume, King of the Birds, debuted on October 6, 2020, as an early emphasizing themes of and . A follow-up, I Want to Be a Wise Bird (2022), continues their exploits, highlighting Arlo's problem-solving skills derived from corvid behaviors like tool use. Arlo Simmons emerges as a minor survivor character in Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comic series, appearing in issues tied to community dynamics post-outbreak; his role underscores everyday resilience in the zombie apocalypse narrative spanning 193 issues from 2003 to 2019.

Video games

In Pokémon GO, developed by Niantic and released in 2016 for mobile devices, Arlo functions as one of three leaders of the antagonistic Team GO Rocket faction, whom players battle to liberate Shadow Pokémon and obtain rare encounters. Introduced in a July 2019 update alongside leaders Cliff and Sierra, Arlo employs a lineup of three Pokémon per fight, varying monthly but often including durable types like Shadow Wobbuffet as the lead, followed by options such as Slowbro or Gyarados, and aces like Scizor or Snorlax as of October 2025. His battles require strategic counters exploiting weaknesses, such as Ground- or Dark-type moves against his Psychic and Water leads, emphasizing player preparation via Rocket Radars crafted from Grunt defeats. In , a simulation RPG developed by Pathea Games and released in January 2019, Arlo serves as a (NPC) and marriage candidate affiliated with the town's Civil Corps security force. Portrayed as a dedicated defender who prioritizes community safety over personal gain, Arlo engages players in quests involving patrols, , and relationship-building mechanics, including gifts like animal by-products to increase friendship levels up to romance and . Arlo is the playable protagonist in Arlo the Rabbit, an indie retro developed by Joshimations and published by Good Friend Studios, released on in May 2018. As a bunny character, Arlo traverses 35 levels across themed worlds, defeating enemies with throwable objects and boss encounters to cleanse a greed-corrupted land, drawing on Game Boy-style , music, and precise jumping physics without modern aids like double jumps.

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