Darlene
[ˈdɑːrlɪn]Meaning
English coinage from the word darling with the suffix -lene
Background Story
Darlene is a 20th-century coinage from the English word darling, formed with the name suffix -lene and modelled on names such as Charlene and Marlene. It has been in use since the beginning of the 20th century. Darleen is a variant spelling.
Variations
Darlin, Darleene
Related Names
Darleen
A variant of Darlene
Dainty
Danessa
A feminine given name recorded in modern American English
Darla
Derived from the Old English term meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'.
Darlyn
No documented meaning in the sources checked
Dolly
Diminutive of Dorothy, also used as a diminutive of Dolores
Doralee
A feminine given name recorded in American English
Maybell
Variant of Mabel
Aemy
Anabell
No documented meaning in the sources checked