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Marrie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marie, the French form of Mary. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins, where Miriam or Maryam meant 'sea of bitterness,'…
French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam…
French word name
"ocean tides"
Dutch and French diminutive of Mary
Popular in France in the 60s, Marielle is one of many international variations and diminutives of Mary. While actress and author Mariel Hemingway made us aware of the more abbreviated spelling —…
Mariele is a feminine name with European roots, primarily considered a diminutive form of Marie or Maria. Combining elements of French and Italian naming traditions, Mariele carries the meaning 'star…
Marieke is a Dutch and Frisian feminine name, serving as a diminutive form of Maria. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, it shares the same roots as Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness,"…
Marelle is a delicate feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from the Latin 'mare' meaning 'sea,' or as a diminutive form of Marie (Mary). The name shares its spelling with a French…
Marike is a feminine name with Dutch and Frisian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Maria. This charming name combines the timeless appeal of Mary-derived names with a distinctive European…
Mariske is a feminine name with Dutch and Afrikaans connections, functioning as a diminutive form of Maria. The -ke suffix is a typical Dutch diminutive ending that adds a sense of endearment and…
Dutch form of Marie
Dutch diminutive of Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved"…
English combination of Mary and Lee
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop"…
English, word name or combination of Mary and Lee, or Scottish place-name
Merrilee has several different origins. It's an alternative spelling of the unusual word name Merrily, as well as a variant of the smoosh name Marilee (Mary + Lee). Merrilee, Merrilees or Mirrlees…
Marrilee is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of names like Marilee or Mary Lee. This melodious name combines the classic element "Mari" (from Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved")…
Variant of Marilee
The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root…
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marilyn
English combination of Mary and Lynne
Marrilynne is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marilyn, with additional letters added for uniqueness. The name Marilyn itself combines Mary and the -lyn suffix, with Mary…
Maralynne is a feminine name that appears to be a creative elaboration combining elements of names like Mary, Lynn, and Marilyn. This compound structure gives Maralynne an elegant, distinctive…
