The name Arlene is a modern name which is of unknown origin. It may be an altered form of Marlene or
Charlene.
It can also be a variant of Arline.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Arlene Francis (1907 - 2001), an American actress and radio talk show host;
Arlene Dahl (born 1925), an American actress;
Arlene Golonka (born 1936), an American actress.
