yveigh's list "Marian Names and Titles" of 12 great name ideas: Miren - Salette!

Marian Names and Titles

Listed here are a multitude of Marian baby names that have some sort of association with Mary. Some are apparition sites of Mary, such as Lourdes, Guadalupe, and Mercedes, others are variations to the name Mary, such as Miriam and Mariel, and others are Marian titles such as Annunciata and Gracia. There are some names that are listed based on word association with Mary, such as Tilma and Regina, and others are people associated with Mary, though they may be a stretch when trying to honor Mary, such as Juan Diego or Lucia.

A few notes to make with the boys names. One could combine Mary, Marie and Maria as a middle name to make a name Marian. Another is that many of the boys names are either Marian through saintly association or by their meanings being similar to Marian titles. I recommend doing a bit more research into each and a good blog for this is Sanctamonia.net

<p>Miren is a feminine Basque name meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' It is the Basque form of Mary/Maria, connecting it to a rich religious tradition while maintaining a distinct cultural identity. Common in the Basque Country of northern Spain and southwestern France, Miren remains relatively rare outside these regions, giving it an air of uniqueness internationally. The name combines simplicity with an intriguing cultural depth, making it appealing to parents drawn to short, meaningful names with European heritage. Its pronunciation (MEE-ren) is relatively intuitive for non-Basque speakers. In recent years, as interest in distinctive cultural names has grown, Miren has gained modest international recognition while remaining true to its Basque roots.</p>

Marian Names and Titles

Miren

Madonna

Aparecida

Cande

Candelas

Concepción

Fátima

Liesse

Mariona

Monserat

Reyes

Salette