Gender: FPopularity: this week.Origin of Mariel: Dutch and French, diminutive of MaryMeaning of Mariel: "bitter"
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Mariel Hemingway popularized this attractive and unusual variation of Mary. It's a fairly recent form, emerging in the twentieth century. Other variations include Marielle and Mariella, which is found in Italy.