Origin:
Celtic
English
French
Irish
Scottish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Derived from a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning manly. A medieval given name.
Soul Urge:People with the name Arlene have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Arlene tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.