Moreen

Irish variation of Mary

Moreen Origin and Meaning

The name Moreen is a girl's name.

Moreen is a feminine name of Irish origin, generally considered a variant of Maureen, which itself derives from the Gaelic name Máirín, a diminutive form of Máire (the Irish form of Mary). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'drop of the sea.' Moreen has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing sound. While less common than Maureen, Moreen enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in Ireland and among Irish-American families. The spelling variation gives the traditional name a slightly more distinctive feel while maintaining its Celtic charm and heritage. Today, Moreen remains an uncommon but recognizable choice that carries an air of vintage elegance.

The name Moreen in Pop Culture

• Moran Sternerson tough blonde who scorns femininity but yields to Wilbur only to be killed in Frank Norris's "Moran of the Lady Letty" (1898; in England, "Shanghaied")