Girl
Irish / Gaelic
2 syllables
Arleen
ar-LEEN
/ɑrˈliːn/
"Pledge" — a vintage Irish-American name carrying loyalty, warmth, and mid-century charm
Arleen is a variant spelling of Arlene, an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Airleas, meaning pledge or oath. The name belongs to a family of Irish-American names that flourished in the mid-twentieth century, including Charlene, Marlene, and Darlene. It carries a nostalgic warmth from the golden age of Hollywood and mid-century America.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAr · leen
GenderGirl
OriginIrish / Gaelic
Root WordAirleas
MeaningPledge, oath
PopularityRare
Peak Year1944
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 25
Nicknames
ArlieLeeLena
About the Name Arleen
Arleen means pledge or oath, from the Irish Gaelic Airleas.
Arleen is a variant of Arlene, an Irish-American name derived from the Gaelic Airleas.
Arleen was most popular in the 1940s in the United States and is now quite rare.
Arleen Marie, Arleen Jean, and Arleen Louise are classic mid-century combinations.
Arleens are often seen as loyal, warm, and steadfast with a down-to-earth and nurturing character.
The variant spelling Arleen is less common than Arlene, which is the standard form.
Personality of Arleen
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Arleen
Creativity
66%
Elegance
62%
Independence
70%
Intelligence
68%
Strength
72%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named Arleen
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Arleen Sorkin
American actress and comedian who created the Harley Quinn character
A
Arleen Auger
American soprano acclaimed for her Mozart performances
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Arleen (vintage name)
A beloved mid-century American name carried by many of the Greatest Generation
Middle Names for Arleen
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Arleen
Arleen Marie
Arleen Jean
Arleen Ruth
Arleen Louise
Arleen Ann
Arleen Mae
Arleen Grace
Arleen Frances
Arleen Kay
Arleen Joy
Names Similar to Arleen
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History of Arleen
1800
Arlene and its variants emerge as anglicizations of Irish Gaelic names in America
1920
Arleen gains use in the United States amid a wave of Irish-American naming trends
1944
Arleen reaches peak popularity in the United States
1980
Name begins to fall out of fashion as newer naming trends take hold
Numerology & Symbolism of Arleen
1
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Rose
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sweet Pea
Arleen Around the World
How Arleen is written in different languages and scripts
أرلين
Arabic
アーリーン
Japanese
Арлин
Russian
알린
Korean
阿琳
Chinese
Αρλίν
Greek
आर्लीन
Hindi
ארלין
Hebrew
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