Gerlene
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gerlene
The name 'Gerlene' is a modern feminine given name, likely a blend of the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "lind" (soft, tender), thus meaning "tender spear" or "spear of softness." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging as a creative variant in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Gerlene' is a modern feminine given name, likely a blend of the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "lind" (soft, tender), thus meaning "tender spear" or "spear of softness." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging as a creative variant in the 20th century.
Gerlene currently ranks #4,004 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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