Harlen

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Harlen means "rocky land" or "hare's land". It is derived from Old English words "har" meaning "rock" and "land" meaning "land". The name can also mean "from the hare's meadow", because "hara" is the Old Norse word for hare.
Pronunciation
HAHR-lən
Harlen is pronounced as HAR-lən.
Popularity
The popularity of Harlen has been steadily increasing in recent years. In the United States, it ranked #692 for boys and #975 for girls in 2020, according to statistics from the Social Security Administration. However, it is still a relatively uncommon name, making it a great choice for parents who want something unique.

cartoon of the name Harlen
Cartoon of Harlen

Harlen Name meanings & History

Harlen is of English origin. It comes from the surname Harlan, which has Anglo-Saxon roots. The name Harlen means "rocky land" or "hare's land". It is derived from Old English words "har" meaning "rock" and "land" meaning "land". The name can also mean "from the hare's meadow", because "hara" is the Old Norse word for hare. Variant of Harlan. Harlen is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is often chosen by parents who want something unique and modern but still has a classic feel to it.

Zodiac Sign of Harlen: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Harlen:

H: Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope,Haggle

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

L: Luscious,Languid,Lover,Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Liaison

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten

N: Nervous,Nutrition,Nice,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis

Harlen is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Harlen, including Harlen Bretz (an American geologist) and Harlen Wood (an American football player). There is also a famous fictional character named Harlen Pepper, played by Michael Higgins in the movie "Best in Show".

Related Names to Harlen

Other names that are similar to Harlen include Harlan, Harlow, Harley, Arlen, and Marlen.

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