Marlys

Marlys Origin and Meaning

The name Marlys is a girl's name.

Marlys is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Marlene or Marlis, which themselves derive from combinations of Mary and other elements like Elizabeth or Louise. The name has Germanic roots and was moderately popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s. Marlys has a distinctive, somewhat sophisticated sound with its unusual ending compared to more common feminine names. It combines the traditional Mar- beginning (as in Mary) with a more unique suffix, giving it both familiarity and distinctiveness. The name has declined in use since its peak, making it now an uncommon choice that carries a certain vintage charm while avoiding overuse.

Marlys Rank in US Top 1000

# 921 in the US

Famous People Named Marlys

• Marlys Anne Edwardh Canadian civil rights lawyer
• Marlys Millhiser American novelist
• Marlys West American poet
• Marlies Göhr German sprinter
• Marlies Schild Austrian skier
• Marlies Rostock German skier
• Marlies Dekkers Dutch fashion designer
• Marlies Marie Gipson American basketball player
• Marliese Edelmann Ayala Mexican beauty queen and TV personality

The name Marlys in Pop Culture

• Marlys character from "Ernie Pook's Comeek" by Lynda Barry