Marie
GirlFrench · English: muh-REE /məˈɹiː/; French: /ma.ʁi/.
Marie is a full French form in the Mary and Miriam family. Its gentle sound accompanies a rich tradition, while its oldest meaning remains uncertain.
Origin
French
Pronunciation
English: muh-REE /məˈɹiː/; French: /ma.ʁi/.
Meaning uncertain; “beloved” is one proposed interpretation.
Marie belongs to the Maria, Mary and Miriam name family. “Beloved” is one interpretation of its uncertain ancient meaning, sometimes linked to Egyptian; it is not a settled translation. The name’s Christian heritage comes through Mary, the mother of Jesus. Marie has a complete identity on its own, as well as a place in compound names. In French, it can also occur in a masculine compound such as Jean-Marie. Its soft m and clean ee ending can feel gentle and composed: a spare, elegant choice for someone who likes a name with little ornament. The English stress falls at the end, giving it a different rhythm from Mary.
Etymology: Marie is a French form of Maria, in the name family traced through Greek and Latin to Hebrew Miryam. Its oldest root remains disputed.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank618
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
French
Origin
Hebrew