Earlene
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Earlene
The name 'Earlene' is a feminine given name meaning "noblewoman" or "princess," derived from the Old English word *eorl* (nobleman) combined with the feminine suffix *-ene*.
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Etymology
The name 'Earlene' is a feminine given name meaning "noblewoman" or "princess," derived from the Old English word *eorl* (nobleman) combined with the feminine suffix *-ene*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, where it emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a variant of Earl or Earline, without strong ties to a specific religion.
Earlene currently ranks #18,432 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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