Message: "Djuna and Harlean/Harleen"

Djuna and Harlean/Harleen

by Caprice

10/25/2012, 1:42 PM

Djuna Barnes was an American author and Harlean was Jean Harlow's real first name.
Where do these names come from? (I've seen the variant Harleen for Harlean, but I've never seen Djuna anywhere else.)

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- Sofia

10/27/2012, 9:55 AM

Apparently, Harlean was a blend of her mother's first name (Jean) and maiden name (Harlow), which she later took as her stage name.

- overtheclouds +1

10/25/2012, 2:34 PM

Djuna: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/fact/24598
Harlean: Variant of Arline, perhaps?

- Caprice

10/26/2012, 7:36 AM

Thanks! :)

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