Marram: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Marram – Meaning: A tough, wiry grass that grows on coastal sand dunes and helps anchor the sand in place – Origin: Old Norse (uncertain) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: MAR-um


Marram is an Old Norse (uncertain) unisex name meaning “A tough, wiry grass that grows on coastal sand dunes and helps anchor the sand in place”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.

Meaning & Origin of Marram

Meaning: A tough, wiry grass that grows on coastal sand dunes and helps anchor the sand in place.

Origin: Old Norse (uncertain).

How to Pronounce Marram

Phonetic: MAR-um   IPA: /ˈmærəm/

Popularity of Marram

Marram doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Marram

Similar Names

Ivy · Jasmine · Verd · Verdant · Tare · Verde

More Baby Name Inspiration