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I have accepted my name. I have learned to love it, even though for a while I did not like it. If I could change my name I would change it to Heidi. That was my mother's original name for me . My mother compromised with my name. She would often look at the name plates in the offices she cleaned. That is where she first saw my name.

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Interesting experiences, mispronunciations, and the uniqueness of Arlene 

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Interesting experiences, mispronunciations, and the uniqueness of Arlene 

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My name was originally meant to be said in Spanish but once we moved to the U.S. that changed completely. My mom met a lady who told commented on my name but she said it in English and from then on I preferred that it was said in English. My family still said it in Spanish, but in school and with my friends I used the english version. Although I feel that my name is easy to say in English verses Spanish, people always mispronounce it, but never in Spanish. It varies from Carlene, Irene, Marlene or Arline.

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Ethnic: Medieval-Celtic, English, U.S, Canada

Linguistic: English

A few sites stated that my name originated from Medieval or Celtic roots but most said it is an English name mostly used in the United States. I thought it was interesting to know that my name may have some medieval roots.

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/mapping/outline-map/?map=USA

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http://www.behindthename.com/name/arlene/top/united-states

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According to my research and the following website, my name means "Pledge" or "Promise". http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Arlene

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My mother named me after my Dad's sister named Irene. She looked for a name that was unique and not so commonly used in Mexico. We had moved to the US and she wanted something more modern like Heidi, a character from a cartoon she used to like. My father wanted to name me Rosario or Guadalupe like his mother or grandmother. When you are named common names or long names in Mexico they call you certain nicknames, my would be chiayo if I was named Rosario. My Mom made the compromise to name me Arlene similar to his sister,and he was happy with that. My middle name is another story.

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My mother was born in Jalisco where you find many parents name their children after themselves or other family members.