Arlene
ahr-LEEN
Popularity
#1798
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
143,241
Peak Year
#3,930 in 1934
First Recorded
1888
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Arlene is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname O'hAirtleidh, meaning "pledge" or "promise". It is also sometimes linked to the name Carol.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Arlene Dahl
American actress and businesswoman
Arlene Francis
American actress and game show panelist
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