Charlene
5 synonyms for Charlene, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name, a feminine form of Charles, especially popular in the mid-20th century.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A 19th-century feminine coinage from Charles, following the same pattern as Marlene and Helene.
Full origin of Charlene →Frequently asked questions
What does “Charlene” mean?
The word “Charlene” means a female given name, a feminine form of Charles, especially popular in the mid-20th century. In plain terms, a woman's first name derived from Charles.
How do you pronounce “Charlene”?
“Charlene” is pronounced shahr-LEEN (/ʃɑɹˈlin/ in IPA).
How do you use “Charlene” in a sentence?
Here is “Charlene” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother, Charlene, was born in the 1940s when the name was at its peak.”
What part of speech is “Charlene”?
“Charlene” is a name.
Where does the word “Charlene” come from?
The word “Charlene” dates back to around 1800. A 19th-century feminine coinage from Charles, following the same pattern as Marlene and Helene.
