Meaning & Story
Charlene is an English feminine name, a form of Charlotte, from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong man. It was popular in the mid-20th century and carries a warm, slightly retro charm.
Charlene has that particular 1960s warmth — like a name you'd see in the credits of a classic film or hear at a reunion where everyone was genuinely happy to see each other. It suits a friendly, uncomplicated pet with a fundamentally good nature: the kind who never holds a grudge and always has time for you.