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Marciana
Latin
"warlike"
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
Marcy
Diminutive of Marcia
"Mars, god of war"
Marcy is about as hip as bobby sox and saddle shoes – which is to say, it's probably due a revival in the not-too-distant future! It was a typical Peanuts character name, which peaked in the…
Mardell
Mardell is a feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly combining elements of 'Mar' (sea or bitter in Latin) with a diminutive ending, or stemming from surname traditions. It saw modest…
Marea
Spanish
"tide"
Mar — Spanish for "sea" — was a fast-riser in 2022. The beautiful Marea, meaning "tide" certainly deserves consideration as well.
Maree
French word name
"ocean tides"
Mareena
Mareena is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, potentially derived from Marina, which means "of the sea" from Latin origins. The spelling variation with double 'e' gives the name a…
Mareike
German variation of Mary
"bitter"
Mary has hundreds of variations around the world, and this German form, pronounced Ma-RYE-keh, is virtually unknown in English-speaking lands. A possible alternative to Mariah?
Margarita
Spanish, Russian, Greek
"pearl, daisy"
Margarita is an international form of Margaret that shares its meaning of "pearl", but also directly translates to "daisy" in Spanish and Greek. Despite being widely associated with the alcoholic…
Margaux
French spelling variation of Margo
Yes, it's pronounced with a long o sound at the end, just like Margo and Margot. This spelling was popularized by supermodel, actress, and tragic Hemingway granddaughter Margaux, whose name spelling…
Marge
Short form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
Marguerita
Marguerita is a feminine name derived from Margaret, which ultimately comes from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This elaborated form has Spanish and Italian influences, closely…
Marguerite
French variation of Margaret; also a flower name
"pearl; daisy"
Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here. Another reason you might…
Mari
Variation of Maria or Mary, Basque, Japanese
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; gift, mother; truth, genuine, villlage"
Mari enjoyed some mid-century popularity as a nicknameish version of Mary, but now deserves a second look as a multicultural classic. Popular in Norway and Armenia as a variation of Marie, it is also…
Mariabella
English combination of Maria and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Variant of Maribella
Mariajose
Combination of Mary and Jose
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + god increases"
An unconventional Spanish and Portuguese smoosh name made up of feminine Maria and masculine Jose. Maria ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Maryam/Mariam. The original meaning of Maryam is…
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.…
Mariane
French combination of Marie and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianne
Mariangela
Combination of Maria + Angela
"Angel Mary"
A traditional smoosh name with a peaceful, religious feel.
Marianita
Spanish diminutive of Mariana
"of the sea"
An elaboration of Mariana and a sea-inspired choice that once ranked in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century.
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…