Pledge or oath
Arlene is an American-coined name that likely originated as a feminine diminutive of Arline. It is often associated with the Irish name Eibhlín or the Germanic root meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and MGM star
American actress and panelist on What's My Line?
Former First Minister of Northern Ireland
Canadian businesswoman and television personality
American mountaineer and environmental chemist
