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GirlGermanic

Marylou

MER-ee-loo

Popularity

#4967

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

13,084

Peak Year

#376 in 1942

First Recorded

1898

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A combination of Mary and Lou or Louise. Mary means 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'wished-for child', while Lou/Louise means 'famous warrior'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mary Lou Retton

    American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist.

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Personality Traits

StrongKindIndependentDetermined

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