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Marlene

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Gender: Female Origin of Marlene: German variation of Madeline; combination of Mary and Magdalen Meaning of Madeline: English variation of Magdalen, "high tower or woman from Magdala"

The name Marlene is a girl's name of German origin. Marlene and is often added to lists like Unique Vintage Baby Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "How many ____s do you know?".

From the experts:

Marlene Dietrich made it famous when she condensed her first two names, Maria and Magdalena. Now more often pronounced with two syllables rather than three.

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Famous People Named Marlene

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Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich, German actress
Marlene Favela, Mexican actress
Marlene Hagge, American pro golfer
Marlène Jobert, French actress and children's book author, mother of actress Eva Green
Marlene King, American TV producer
Marlene van Niekerk, South African author
Marlene Weingärtner, German tennis player

Pop Culture References for the name Marlene

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Marlene McKinnon, character in the "Harry Potter" series
Marlene Wallace, character in video game Final Fantasy VII
Marlene, character in the Divergent series
Marlene Griggs-Knope, Leslie's mother on TV's "Parks and Recreation"
"Martha Marcy May Marlene," 2011 film

Nicknames & Variations for Marlene

Marlyn, Marlee, Marlane, Layna, Marleene, Marlynne, Marlayne, Marlenne, Marlie, Marlea, Marleah, Marlaina, Marleen, Marla, Marlin, Marlaine, Marlen, Marline, Lena, Marley, Marlyne, Marlena

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