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Marian
French medieval variation of Marie, Hebrew
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Marian's (and sister spelling Marion's) image has gone through a sea change of late, recalling less middle-aged matron and more Robin Hood's romantic Maid Marian. Some influences: the SJ Parker-M.…
Marionne
Marionne is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Marion, which itself derives from Mary. The additional '-ne' ending gives it a French-inspired flair and distinctive quality. The ultimate…
Maryann
English, combination of Mary and Ann
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
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. Mary is the English form of Maria, which…
Marriann
Marriann is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Marian or Marianne. These names combine elements of Mary and Ann/Anne, both with Hebrew origins – Mary meaning 'bitter' or…
Marien
Marien is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It can be considered a variant of Marion or Marian, which themselves derive from Mary (Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'). In some…
Marianne
French combination of Marie and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
A midcentury Catholic classic that's not chosen by many parents today. Leonard Cohen fans might think of the beautiful song So Long, Marianne , named for his lover and muse Marianne Ihlen. The…
Maryanne
English, combination of Mary and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianne or Maryann
Marion
English and French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
An underused classic that has proved surprisingly unisex over the last few decades, being given to roughly the same number of baby girls and boys in the US from the 1970s to the 2000s. For a girl,…
Maryon
Spelling variation of Marion, English and French diminutive of Marie,"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marion, a name that maybe surprisingly is used for twice as many girls as boys -- about 120 to 60 -- in the US. Surprisingly, Marion hung on longer to the boys' Top 1000, until the late…
Mariann
Mariann is a feminine name that functions as a variant of Marian or a combination of Maria and Ann. With roots in both Hebrew and Latin traditions, it carries the meanings of 'bitter' (from…
Marrian
Marrian is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marian or Marion, which derive from the Latin name Maria (Mary). The doubled 'r' gives this variation a distinctive appearance…
Mariene
Mariene appears to be a variant spelling of Marianne, Marian, or Marlene, blending elements of these traditional feminine names. It likely shares etymological roots with Mary, derived from the Hebrew…
Mariane
French combination of Marie and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianne
Marrie
Marrie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Marie, the French form of Mary. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins, where Miriam or Maryam meant 'sea of bitterness,'…
Mariette
French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam…
Maree
French word name
"ocean tides"
Marieke
Marieke is a Dutch and Frisian feminine name, serving as a diminutive form of Maria. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, it shares the same roots as Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness,"…
Marial
Marial is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant or combination of Maria and related names. It may blend the immensely popular Mary/Maria with the -al suffix, or it could be a variation…
Mariet
Dutch form of Margaret or Marie
"pearl; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
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…
Marike
Marike is a feminine name with Dutch and Frisian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Maria. This charming name combines the timeless appeal of Mary-derived names with a distinctive European…