Earlean
Earlean Origin and Meaning
Earlean is a feminine name that appears to be derived from the masculine name Earl, which has Old English origins meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.' The suffix '-ean' creates a feminine form, similar to patterns seen in names like Charlene (from Charles) or Pauline (from Paul). This feminization of masculine names has historical precedent across many naming traditions. Earlean saw modest usage in the United States primarily during the early-to-mid 20th century, with peak popularity occurring between the 1920s and 1940s. The name follows naming conventions of its era, when adding feminine suffixes to male names was a common practice for creating women's names. Though less common in contemporary naming practices, Earlean represents an important historical naming pattern. Various spelling variants include Earline, Earline, and Earleen.