Maryellyn
MAIR-ee-eh-lin
Maryellyn is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “A modern American combination of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious', and Ellyn, a variant of Helen meaning 'light' or 'bright'. It suggests a duality of deep feeling and radiant spirit.”, and peaked in popularity in 1963.
What Maryellyn Means
“A modern American combination of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'rebellious', and Ellyn, a variant of Helen meaning 'light' or 'bright'. It suggests a duality of deep feeling and radiant spirit.”
The Story of Maryellyn
This name shines with a duality of passionate spirit and radiant, joyful light.
Appearing in 1963, Maryellyn is a modern American combination. It links 'Mary,' with its Hebrew origins suggesting 'bitter' or 'rebellious,' to 'Ellyn,' a variant of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'bright,' creating a spirited duality.
You imagine your daughter, Maryellyn, as enthusiastic and warm, her creativity a bright flame. This name is for your child who will embrace life with joy, her inner radiance shining through in all her endeavors.
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The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#5 in 1963
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1963
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