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Marion

MAIR-ee-ən

Popularity

#1867

falling

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.

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

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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Personality Traits

IndependentCreativeAdaptableCharming

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