A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.

Modern combination of two popular sounds, but the name itself is very rare.

Sometimes used a 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" (from the Egyptian root mr).

An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.

Modern Spanish variant of Marissa

A beautiful combination of Maria and Stella. Marianela Núñez is an Argentine ballet dancer.

Slovene Mia cognate, rarely seen in the US.

A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated.

Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.

Variant of Maribella

Combination of Mary and Ann which has been more popular than Marianne in recent years, although still below the Top 1000, after a peak in the 1940s.

Variant of Marianna

Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.

Variant of Marilyn

A Gothic name belonging to the wife of Theodemir, a 5th century king of the Ostrogoths, and the mother of Theodoric the Great. The name also belongs to a genus of moths.

Variant of Marilyn

Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise).

A modern spelling of Jedidiah.

Variant of Miriam