What is the origin of the name Marelyn?

Marelyn is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Marelyn?

Marelyn is currently ranked #4720 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Marelyn?

Marelyn is pronounced MAIR-uh-lin.

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Marelyn

MAIR-uh-lin

Popularity

#4720

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

815

Peak Year

#45 in 2008

First Recorded

1930

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Marilyn, which is a combination of Marie (Latin for 'sea of bitterness') and Lynn (Welsh for 'lake').

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Mare Lynn

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Mare Lynn

Spelling Variations

Marilyn Marilin

Similar Names

Marie Mary Lynn Marla

Personality Traits

ElegantGlamorousCharmingGraceful

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