Maree
mah-REE
Maree is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Maree is a feminine name with a few possible origins. It can be a variant of the French 'Marie' or the Irish 'Máire', both forms of Mary. It is also similar to the Latin 'mare' meaning 'sea'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1918.
What Maree Means
“Maree is a feminine name with a few possible origins. It can be a variant of the French 'Marie' or the Irish 'Máire', both forms of Mary. It is also similar to the Latin 'mare' meaning 'sea'.”
The Story of Maree
This name drifts in on a gentle tide, carrying whispers of the sea and the timeless grace of beloved saints.
Maree is a feminine name that gracefully drifts from multiple shores. It can be seen as a variant of the French 'Marie' or the Irish 'Máire', both enduring forms of Mary, a name steeped in devotion. Alternatively, it draws a connection to the Latin word 'mare', meaning 'sea', evoking vastness and calm. This name has sailed through French and Irish traditions, arriving with a serene, watery essence.
There is a profound calm that settles when you say 'Maree' aloud, like the hush of waves on a shore. You envision your daughter carrying this name with an innate grace, a serene presence that soothes those around her. Writing it on a card, 'Maree,' feels like capturing the tranquility of a perfect, peaceful day by the water.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#26 in 1918
Total Births
1,049
First Recorded
1894
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