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Earlene

Earlene

Earlene is an elegant baby name for girls. Coined during the Anglo-Saxon era, the name adds a classic touch to any context. Earlene is the name of a character in Kirby's Dream Land series, and Earlene Bullis was the name of a supporting character in the Crazy in Alabama series. Keep reading to learn more about this name.

Meaning of the name Earlene:

Old English: Noblewoman, peer, warrior

Origin of the name Earlene:

Earlene is a feminine variation of the name Earl. This name derives from the Old English term eorl (meaning “nobleman,” “peer” or “warrior). The Old English term was a cognate of the Old Norse word jarl (meaning “chieftain”).

Symbolism of the name Earlene:

Earlene is a feminine form of the name Earl (meaning “noble” or “warrior”). During the Anglo-Saxon era, an earl was a governor of one of the regions of England (such as East Anglia, Mercia, or Wessex). In later times, an earl referred to a British nobleman who ranked below a marquis but above a viscount. An earl is synonymous with a count, and the wife of an earl is called a “countess.” The British symbol of the earl is the coronet.

Style of the name Earlene:

Classic

Gender of the name Earlene:

Earlene is a girl's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Earlene:

UR-leen

Number of syllables in the name Earlene:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Earlene:

The name Earlene evokes feelings of eminence and enigma.

Alternative spellings for the name Earlene:

  • Earline
  • Earleen
  • Erlean
  • Erleen
  • Eyrlene
  • Erlene

Nicknames for the name Earlene:

  • Earl
  • Early
  • Earlie
  • Erie
  • Arly
  • Lene
  • Lena 

Popularity of the name Earlene:

According to the Social Security Administration index, Earlene was the 991st most popular baby name for girls in 1966.

Related names for the name Earlene:

Great middle names for Earlene and their meanings:

  • Ashlinn (dream, vision, ash tree lake)
  • Bobbie (bright fame)
  • Brooklyn (marshland lake)
  • Carey (love, dark, descendant of Ciardha)
  • Joyce (joy, cheer, lord)
  • Isabelle (my God is an oath)
  • Kaprice (playfulness, whimsy)
  • Leigh (meadow, field, pasture)
  • Moriah (hill, mountain, God has seen, God has taught)
  • Thomasina (twin)
  • Trudy (spear of strength)

Famous people with the name Earlene:

Earlene in popular culture:

  • Earlene (character in Kirby's Dream Land series)
  • Earlene Bullis (character in the Crazy in Alabama series)
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