Marilyn Name Meaning

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The name Marilyn comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Marilyn below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Marilyn Name Meaning

EnglishCombination of MARY and lyn. It has been used since the start of the 20th century. A famous bearer was the American actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962).

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Márjá
2 Marley
3 Malene
4 Maike
5 Mädchen
6 Maddy
7 Marybeth
8 Maialen
9 Marinos
10 Maimu
11 Meadhbh
12 Mckenna
13 Martti
14 Marco
15 Mattie
16 Maricruz
17 Mahvash
18 Maeva
19 Maytal
20 Magnhild
21 Maraĵa
22 Masami
23 Marlena
24 Mawar
25 Magda
26 Mars
27 Margit
28 Mafalda
29 Madyson
30 Maryann
31 Marino
32 Marloes
33 Markuss
34 Maryia
35 Marylou
36 Marit
37 Mahine
38 Machlah
39 Marvyn
40 Margarit
41 Malwina
42 Mahlah
43 Mathilda
44 Marshal
45 Macaria
46 Mariamne
47 Majda
48 Marsaili
49 Marijus
50 Maeghan
51 Madelon
52 Makeda
53 Margrete
54 Madalena
55 Marisol
56 Manju
57 Mackenzie
58 Madelyn
59 Martirio
60 Martijn
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