Norlene

Diminutive of Honora or Eleonora, Latin

"honor or meaning unknown"

Norlene Origin and Meaning

The name Norlene is a girl's name of Scottish origin.

Norlene is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of the prefix 'Nor-' (possibly from Norman, Nora, or Nordic influences) and the popular feminine suffix '-lene' or '-lene' seen in names like Marlene and Darlene. It emerged in the United States primarily in the mid-20th century, reaching its modest peak of popularity between the 1930s and 1950s. Norlene has a vintage charm characteristic of names from that era while remaining distinctive due to its relative rarity. The name has a melodic quality with its two syllables and soft ending. While never extremely common, Norlene represents the trend of creative name combinations that characterized American naming practices of the mid-20th century.