Carlene

Carlene is an English feminine elaboration of Carl, itself derived from the Old High German name Karl, meaning man or free man, sharing its root with the Latin Carolus and the Old English Ceorl. The name emerged primarily in the twentieth century as one of several feminizations of Carl or Charles, alongside Carol, Carla, and Charlene. Country music singer Carlene Carter brought notable visibility to the name in American popular culture.