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Marylin

MAIR-ə-lin

Popularity

#10758

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,368

Peak Year

#122 in 1943

First Recorded

1918

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant spelling of Marilyn, a compound name formed from Mary (Hebrew 'bitter') and Lynn (English 'lake').

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MaryLynMari

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marilyn Monroe

    American actress and icon

Nicknames

MaryLynMari

Spelling Variations

MarilynMarilynnMerylin

Similar Names

MadelynCarolynEvelynRosalyn

Personality Traits

ClassicElegantCharmingGraceful

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