Names That Mean Seaside

Reggae master Bob's surname was one of the biggest risers on the popularity charts for girls in 2008, with spellings Marlee and Marely also leaping in favor. Also used for boys, Marley is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">top unisex names</a> in the US.

Marley

The combined inspiration of reggae master Bob and the dog-loving romp "Marley and Me" catapulted this name up the chart in recent years.  But what goes up....

Marlee

Harley is a tough guy, while the rhyming Marley has a softer, gentler image. The name brings to mind reggae great Bob Marley, as well as the lovable dog from bestseller Marley and Me.
 
Marley is among the <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">top unisex names</a> in the US today.

The Marlie pushes reggae king Bob's surname toward the popular Charlie. Marley is one of those names with several well-used variations, particularly for girls. Here they are ranked, with each spelling going to about half as many baby girls as the spelling before. The classic Marley is Number 1, given to about 1100 baby girls in the US, followed by Marlee, Marleigh, our girl Marlie, Marli, Marly, and Marlei, used for about 25.

With all the spellings counted together, the name was given to nearly 2500 baby girls last year, about the same number that were named Hadley, Juniper, and Bella, which all rank close to the Top 100. And then there are all the trendy little Marlows of various spellings. Meaning: Whatever way you spell it, you might be giving your daughter a name that's more popular than you think.

Names That Mean Seaside

The names

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Marlee

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