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Charlene
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A female given name, a feminine form of Charles, especially popular in the mid-20th century.
"Her grandmother, Charlene, was born in the 1940s when the name was at its peak."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name derived from Charles.
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Etymology
A 19th-century feminine coinage from Charles, following the same pattern as Marlene and Helene.