Arlene
Fact sheet
- Name
- Arlene
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The female first name Arlene comes from English and is often used as a short form for several names ending in '-arlene', including Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene.
What does the name Arlene mean?
Arlene is a first name with English roots and serves as a diminutive for names ending in '-arlene'. The meanings vary depending on the origin. Charlene, a diminutive of Carl, means 'the free one'. Darlene stands for 'the favorite'. Marlene is a combination of Maria and Lene, leading to various meanings such as 'the beloved', 'the bitter one', 'the sublime', 'the sunny one', and 'the one from Magdala'. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, the name is also written as Arléne and Arlène. Other variants include Arlena, Arline, Arlina, Arleen, and Arlyn.
How do you pronounce Arlene?
The pronunciation of Arlene is soft and flowing, consisting of two to three syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Ar-le-ne' [aʁˈleːnə] or [ɑrˈliːn]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a strong presence. The 'l' gently connects to the middle syllable, while the bright ending provides a calm, melodic finish. This makes Arlene sound elegant and clear, harmonious in its overall tone.
When is the name day of Arlene?
The name days for Arlene are January 28, November 4, and December 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Arlene is a relatively rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 when it reached 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Arlene has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ara / Ari / Arle / Arlenni / Arli / Arlo / Lenchen / Lene / Leni / Line
Famous people
- Arlene Alda (American photographer)
- Arlene Bishop (Canadian singer)
- Arlene Chai (Australian writer)
- Arlene Francis (American actress, born Arline Francis Kazanjian)
- Arlene Goldbard (American writer)
- Arlene Golonka (American actress)
- Arlene Harden (singer from the USA)
- Arlene Harris (Canadian actress)
- Arlene Hunt (Irish writer)
- Arlene Martel (actress from America)
- Arlene Mosel (American writer)
- Arlene Perly Rae (Canadian writer)
- Arlene Raven (art historian from the USA)
- Arlene Rothlein (actress from America)
- Arlene Sanford (American film director)
- Arlene Saunders (American singer)
- Arlene Semeco (Venezuelan swimmer)
- Arlene Sherman (American film producer)
- Arlene Sierra (American composer)
- Arlene Stamp (Canadian artist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Arlene
What is the origin of the name Arlene?
Arlene has its roots in Old English and Old High German, where it takes on meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the free one'. The name is widespread in various forms in English, Swedish, and other Scandinavian languages.
What does the name Arlene mean?
Arlene is often a diminutive for names ending in '-arlene', such as Charlene, Darlene, and Marlene. The meanings vary and range from 'the free one' to 'the favorite' to various derivations of Maria and Magdalena.
How popular is the name Arlene?
Arlene is a classic name that is particularly popular in English-speaking countries. However, its popularity has somewhat declined in recent years, while modern variants continue to be in demand.