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Charlene

SHAR-leen2 syllables
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Feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'. (Modern)

What does Charlene mean?

Modern: Feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'.. Charlene is the feminine form of Charles, which means 'free man' in Old German. It is a common name in English-speaking countries.

Is Charlene a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Charlene in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Charlene in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Charlene suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Charlene’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As Charlene snoozes, the playgroup wonders: Is she practicing for the 'Dog Napping Olympics'? She definitely looks like a gold medal contender!

Like Charlene? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.