EntertainmentAmerican1938 – present
Darlene Love
Session vocalist, 'He's a Rebel,' Dreamgirls, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Biography
An American singer and actress known for her powerful voice and work as a session vocalist on numerous hit records in the 1960s, as well as her role in the film Hairspray.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1938
Thinking about the name
Darlena
American origin
“A variant merging Darl- with the classic -ena suffix, creating a sophisticated, somewhat formal presentation. The name maintains the warmth of Darla while adding Romance language elegance, suggesting Italian or Spanish-influenced naming sensibilities. It feels both vintage and cosmopolitan.”