Merlene

Girl

Merlene is a girl's name of French origin meaning "Variant of Merle, from merula meaning blackbird.". It is pronounced mer-LEEN. Today it is an uncommon name (popularity 62/100) and fading.

French origin · /mer-LEEN/ · vintage

Meaning: Variant of Merle, from merula meaning blackbird.

Popularity 62/1002 syllablesPeaked 1940↓ Falling

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What does Merlene mean?

Merlene means "Variant of Merle, from merula meaning blackbird.". It is of French origin.

Is Merlene a boy or girl name?

Merlene is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Merlene?

Merlene is an uncommon name, with a popularity score of 62/100. It was most popular in the 1940s.

How is Merlene pronounced?

Merlene is pronounced mer-LEEN.

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