Alene

Alene is a feminine given name that has appeared in English-language naming records. It is often treated as a variant spelling of related names such as Aline or Elaine, though in many cases Alene stands as an independent given name. The form may reflect regional or historical preferences for altered spellings of longer names such as Adelina, Helena, or Elena, but there is no single agreed-upon origin for the name Alene.

Usage and distribution: Alene has been documented primarily in North American records, with the name appearing in civil and genealogical documents in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today it remains relatively uncommon but is still used by some families, often for its phonetic simplicity or family heritage.

Surname usage: While predominantly a given name, Alene can also appear as a surname in rare cases, typically in genealogical contexts rather than as a widely recognized family name.

In culture and literature: The name Alene appears occasionally in fiction and historical documents as a character name, but it does not have widely known associations.

Related names: Aline, Elaine, Elena, Helen.