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Shirlene

SHER-leen

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

4,856

Peak Year

#159 in 1956

First Recorded

1923

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Shirley, meaning "bright meadow" from Old English, and the suffix '-ene'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shirlene Quigley

    American professional dancer and instructor

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Personality Traits

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