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Arlene is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Oath of the forest." It is also believed to be a combination of the names "Arline" and "Charlene."
Modern coinage believed to be modeled after names such as Darlene and Marlene. Var: Arlana, Arlean, Arleen, Arleyne, Arline. (ARLEEN)
Modern name apparently modeled after names such as Darlene or Marlene. Var: Arleen, Arlena, Arlina, Arline, Arlyne. Short: Arla, Lena, Lina. (ARLEEN)
(Irish) pledge. See also Erline,Lena,Lina.
(Irish) dedicated
