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Norlene

Quick answerNorlene is a modern English name combining the elements "Nor" (possibly from Norse origins meaning "north") and the feminine suffix "-lene," creating a name meaning "northern" or "woman from the north." The name emerged in the 20th century primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, with…

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,362
TrendVintage
Peak year1940
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 5
Global rank#6,362

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Norlene

Norlene is a modern English name combining the elements "Nor" (possibly from Norse origins meaning "north") and the feminine suffix "-lene," creating a name meaning "northern" or "woman from the north." The name emerged in the 20th century primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, with no significant historical figures or cultural traditions specifically attached to it.

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Etymology

Norlene is a modern English name combining the elements "Nor" (possibly from Norse origins meaning "north") and the feminine suffix "-lene," creating a name meaning "northern" or "woman from the north." The name emerged in the 20th century primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, with no significant historical figures or cultural traditions specifically attached to it.

Norlene currently ranks #6,362 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1940.

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