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Marillyn

MARE-uh-lin

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

437

Peak Year

#40 in 1927

First Recorded

1920

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Marilyn, which is a combination of Mary and the popular suffix '-lyn,' often evoking the name Lynn.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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Famous Namesakes

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Iconic American actress, singer, and model.

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