Meaning
eagle, noble
Origin
Arlene is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AE, BI, BR, CA, FR, GB, IS, IT, KW, MT, PH, SA, US, ZA).
Style
- feminine
- elegant
- classic
- traditional
- international
- nature
Famous people named Arlene
- Arlene Francis (actress)
- Arlene McKinnon (Scottish singer)
- Arlene Dahl
- Arlene Phillips (TV personality)
- Arlene McKennal (singer)
Variations
Aileen, Alaine, Arlena, Arlin, Arlyn, Eileen, Arleene, Ailene, Allene
Nicknames
Arly, Rene, Arl, Lena, Lee
Popularity
Arlene appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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