Meaning & Origin
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Arlene.
Arleen is a girl's and boy's baby name of Celtic origin, a variant of Arlene, possibly derived from the Irish Áirling (which became Aisling, meaning 'dream, vision') or from a Germanic root meaning 'eagle.'
With over 12,500 recorded births, Arleen was most popular in the mid-20th century — it carries the warmth of the Great Depression and postwar era naming that gave us Marlene, Darlene, and Charlene. It has a vintage softness that makes it ripe for rediscovery, sharing its melodic sound with the entire -een ending tradition of American feminine names.