Updated November 2023
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Norse
"beloved"
Frigg was the wife of Odin in Norse mythology, and may share a common origin with the goddess Freya. Despite the lovely history and meaning behind the name, be warned that in many parts of the…
English combination of Jean and Marie
"god is gracious + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Rather dated smoosh name. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
"bitter, beloved or drop of the sea"
A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.
Maori
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Maori form of Mary
Croatian and Hungarian form of Maria
A striking form of international favourite Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah…
Hebrew
"beloved of the Lord"
A modern spelling of Jedidiah.
Italian
Top 100 choice in Italy.
French diminutive of Marie
Variant of Marise
Dutch diminutive of Maria
A cute but not cutesy Dutch diminutive of Maria.
English elaboration of Maria
A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.
Spanish variant of Marisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
English combination of Mary and Lynne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marylynn
English combination of Mary and Lynn
Variant of Marilyn
Hawaiian
"beloved gift from the heavens"
At 22 letters long, this name might be too much for a child to handle. Antonio Sabàto Jr. famously used it as the middle name for his son.
Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene diminutive of Marija
In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.
English combination of Ethel + Mary
"noble + drop of the sea, bitter, beloved"
A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.
Welsh
Cerian is a diminutive of Ceri (pronounced like Kerry), which comes from a root meaning "love". Both were relatively popular in Wales in the 1980s and 1990s, though they are used less there today.
Dutch form of Marie
Derived from 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 "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from…
South African, Xhosa
A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.
English combination of Maria and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Variant of Maribella