Arlene
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Arlene
Arlene is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the name Arline (itself a variant of Arlene) and the suffix -ene, with no definitive meaning in any language, though it is often associated with the Irish name Eileen or the Gaelic word for "pledge" or "oath." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the early 20th century.
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Etymology
Arlene is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the name Arline (itself a variant of Arlene) and the suffix -ene, with no definitive meaning in any language, though it is often associated with the Irish name Eileen or the Gaelic word for "pledge" or "oath." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the early 20th century.
Arlene currently ranks #1,632 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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