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Marlyn

MAR-lin

Popularity

#6293

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

9,090

Peak Year

#278 in 1935

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Marlyn is considered a variant of Marilyn, which has uncertain origins, but is often associated with Mary combined with 'lyn' a popular name ending.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marilyn Monroe

    Iconic American actress and model

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Personality Traits

charmingcreativesensitiveintelligentcompassionate

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