Marlene: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Name Marlene | Namipedia

Names related to Marlene: Lena, Marlee, Marlena, Marly, Marlyn

Marlene

Pronunciation: mahr-LEEN, mahr-LAY-nə (key)

German contraction of Maria Magdalene. The name was made popular through its connection to actress Marlene Dietrich (1901 - 92).

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Comments and insights on the name Marlene: | Edit: I think this name sounds pedestrian and too practical. Marlene Dietrich, (name pronounced Marlehna) sounds different than the American pronunciation. Ours (Marleene), is plain. Too bad we can't learn the correct pronunciation.
Personal experiences with the name Marlene: | Edit: I always enjoyed watching Marlene Dietrich act, and the name slowly grew on me. So, I told myself that if I ever had a girl, I would name her after the movie star-and I did.
Nicknames for Marlene: | Edit: Mar, Marly, Marlee, Lena, Mars, Mae, Lien
Meanings and history of the name Marlene: | Edit: German combination of the names Maria and Magdalene
Famous real-life people named Marlene: | Edit: Marlene Dietrich, German actress and singer
Marlene Belfort, American biologist
Marlene Jennings, Canadian politician
Marlene Johnson, American politician and educator
Marlene Hagge, American golfer
Marlene Mathews, Australian sprinter
Marlene in song, story & screen: | Edit: "Marlene", song by Todd Rundgren http://www.rhapsody.com/todd-rundgren/something-anything--rhino/marlene/...
"Lili Marlene", popular WWII song sung by Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Wallace, character in the Final Fantasy franchise