Marion
MAIR-ee-ən
Popularity
#1867
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
French
Total Births
261,565
Peak Year
#7,660 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A diminutive of Maria, possibly meaning 'bitter,' or derived from a French surname related to the word 'marjolaine,' meaning marjoram.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Marion Cotillard
French actress, Academy Award winner
Marion Davies
American actress and philanthropist
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