The name Darlene is a girl's name of English origin meaning "darling". Darlene and is often added to lists like Midcentury Baby Names and discussed in our forums with posts like "Heaven, Hell, Purgatory---Girls".
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It literally means "darling"? It is pretty awful, though. I actually like Arlene and Charlene, even though they are dated, but this never sounded great. Not a fan of Marlene, either.