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Unique, creative, all around person. Smart, very independent. Well liked by friends. Fun. Always willing to entertain friends with new ideas. Hard worker. Technical. Likes to be her own person. Doesn't care what others think. Doesn't like to be the norm. Not a follower. Pretty but in a natural way. Not flashy. Likes simple things, non frilly. Likes hands-on activities. Not too emotional. Not outspoken, but will stick up for her rights. Liberal. Artistic. Not afraid to try anything. Likes outdoors. Funny. Original. Not afraid to get dirty. Likes construction, restoration. Appreciates history. Loves eclectic decorating. Wins people over once they know her. Likes animals. Has many friends.

Personal experiences with the name Carlene: | Edit

Independent, but if asked, will be there to help. Very intelligent, but not boastful.

Nicknames for Carlene: | Edit

Car, Carly

Meanings and history of the name Carlene: | Edit

Artistic, Creative, Independent. Teutonic; Meaning: Womanly

Famous real-life people named Carlene: | Edit

Carlene Carter singer and daughter of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Carlene Ang Aguilar is a Filipino beauty queen. Carlene Davis is a singer. Carlene Watkins Filmography. Carlene Hatcher, writer. Carlene Godfrey, Photographer.

Carlene in song, story & screen: | Edit

In late 1999, Vassar was signed to his first recording contract, with the Arista Nashville label. His debut single, "Carlene", was issued that year, and by mid-2000 the song had gone on to peak at #5 on the Billboard country charts.1 The song, about two friends whose lives exceeded the expectations of her high school peers, was inspired by Vassar's own life (the male protagonist being a former sports star turned songwriter), while actress Cindy Crawford served as the inspiration for the female character in the song.