Marylou
MER-ee-loo
Popularity
#4967
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'.
Numerology
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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