Marie

At a Glance

Meaning

Form of Mary/Maria; root meaning disputed

Origin

French (from Hebrew, via Mary/Maria)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

muh-REEListen

Marie (pronounced muh-REE) is the French form of Mary/Maria, tracing back to Hebrew roots — though the exact original meaning of that root name is still disputed among scholars. You may come across claims that Marie means "sea of bitterness," "star of the sea," or "wished-for child," but these are competing folk etymologies rather than a settled fact. If you're drawn to Marie, it's a name that fits a clean, modern, outdoorsy, nature-inspired sensibility more than it carries one confirmed meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Marie

Meaning: Form of Mary/Maria; root meaning disputed.

Origin: French (from Hebrew, via Mary/Maria).

A common claim: Often said to mean 'sea of bitterness,' 'star of the sea,' or 'wished-for child.' Actually: These glosses are competing folk etymologies for the underlying Hebrew name; none is confirmed as the true original meaning, so treating any one as fact is misleading.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Marie

Popularity of Marie

Marie peaked at #7 in 1901, when 3,157 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #639, with just 461 babies named Marie that year.

Names Like Marie

These names share Marie’s style, era or origin.

• Darya
• Kairi
• Maren
• Maria
• Maris
• Meri

FAQ

What does the name Marie mean?

Form of Mary/Maria; root meaning disputed. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Marie?

Marie is pronounced muh-REE (IPA: /məˈriː/).

Is Marie a popular name right now?

Marie peaked at #7 in 1901 and is ranked #639 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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