Friday, November 20, 2009

The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?

Does anyone know where the name 'Arlene' comes from and what is means?

The Meaning And Origin Of The Name Arlene?
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Gender: Female


Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
Reply:The girl's name Arlene \a-rle-ne, ar-lene\ is pronounced ar-LEEN. Modern coinage of unclear origin. Possibly feminine form of Arlen, from Irish Gaelic meaning "pledge, promise". Or possibly a coinage based on Marlene or Charlene. Made famous in the 1950s by American actress and beauty columnist Arlene Dahl. Actress Arlene Francis.





Arlene has 29 variant forms: Arla, Arlan, Arlana, Arlean, Arleana, Arlee, Arleen, Arleena, Arleene, Arlen, Arlena, Arleta, Arletha, Arletta, Arlette, Arleyne, Arlie, Arliene, Arlina, Arlinda, Arline, Arluene, Arly, Arlyn, Arlyne, Arlynn, Lena, Lene and Lina.


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