Lurlene

LUR-leen

Variation of Lorelei, English

"alluring, temptress"

Lurlene Origin and Meaning

The name Lurlene is a girl's name of English origin meaning "alluring, temptress".

A rare variation of the stylish Lorelei, the name Lurlene is an intriguing blend of mystical, magical, and poetic, with just a hint of southern charm (ala Abilene, Lula, and Earle). Originally spelled as Lurline, it appeared as the name of the title character of an opera by William Vincent William in the 1860s.

Famous People Named Lurlene

• Lurlene McDaniel American novelist

The name Lurlene in Pop Culture

• Lurlene character in movie "Daddy's Dyin,' Who's Got the Will?"
• Lurlene Price character in movie "Claudine"