The name Marlene is a girl's name of German origin. Marlene and is often added to lists like Unique Vintage Names for Girls and discussed in our forums with posts like "Girls Makeover - Two Middles".
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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MargotBear Says:
headintheclouds Says:
Due to Marlene Dietrich, this name just seems so glamorous and film-noir to me. I couldn't imagine this name on a baby girl or on anyone who didn't look like a platinum-haired sharp-cheekboned, pencil-eyebrowed bombshell in a black and white photograph!
actingfun Says:
I prefer Maureen, but this is cute.
tracyseymour1 Says:
This is my Godmother's name. I believe she was born in 1947 or 1948...
TheLegitObesePanda Says:
I'm late, but I fell in love with this name because I adored the film Martha Marcy May Marlene starring Elizabeth Olsen in the lead role.
servals_ Says:
love the nickname Marley for a girl
claraminta Says:
I like the name Marlene. It's kind of cute.
Shishi Says:
i actually LOVE this....idk why
Guest Says:
I normally wouldn't go for a name with this early-20th century feel but I think it's kinda cute. And my dear aunt Hazel's middle name was Marlena so that's probably what makes me like it.
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I love this name! Classic and beautiful!