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Marie name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marie mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Marie
User Submitted Origins
English
46%
French
37%
American
5%
African
4%
Jewish
3%
Norwegian
3%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Oregon, U.S., the name Marie means "It might mean, 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished for child,' but most likely it comes from Ancient Egyptian 'mr' meaning 'beloved.'".
- A submission from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Marie means "'sea of bitterness', 'drop of the sea', 'star of the sea', 'rebelliousness', 'exalted one' or 'wished for child'" and is of French origin.
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Marie means "From Egyptian word for Beloved".
- 3 people from Sweden and the United States agree the name Marie means "Mistress of the ocean".
- A submission from Australia says the name Marie means "Longed for child" and is of French origin.
- A user from Taiwan says the name Marie means "Bitter,marine".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Marie is of American origin and means "Bitterness".
- A user from Kenya says the name Marie means "Bitter tears".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Marie is of French origin and means "Queen of the sea or Villian of the sea".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Marie means "Sea of sorrow" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
interjection Mar"ie
Marry.
Wiktionary
The French equivalent of Mary; also an obsolete Middle and Early New English spelling of Mary.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Marie was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Latin, Mirandese, Norman, Norwegian, Old French, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Marie
Notable Persons Named Marie
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette was royalty. Her career lasted from 1774 to 1791. Marie was born as the child of Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria Theresa on November 2nd, 1755 in Hofburg Palace. She passed away on October 16th, 1793.
Marie Skłodowska Curie
Marie was given the name Maria Salomea Skłodowska on November 7th, 1867 in Warsaw, Kingdom of Poland, then part of Russian Empire. She breathed her last breath on July 4th, 1934.
Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich was an actress and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1919 to 1984. Marlene was given the name Marie Magdalene Dietrich on December 27th, 1901 in Schöneberg. She died on May 6th, 1992.
Lulu
Lulu is a pop, pop rock, and blue-eyed soul musician. She was most prominent from 1964 to present. Lulu was given the name Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on November 3rd, 1948 in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Lulu is also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns.
Marie Osmond
Marie Osmond is a country music and pop music musician. Her career lasted from 1973 to 2010. Marie was given the name Olive Marie Osmond on October 13th, 1959. Marie is also known as Marie Osmond.
Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick is a gospel music, rhythm, blues, soul music, and pop music singer, actressspouse william elliott william elliott, singing, and actor. She plays Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 1962. Dionne was given the name Marie Dionne Warrick on December 12th, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey.
- Delphine LaLaurieSocialite
- Marie FredrikssonMusician
- Marie LaveauNone Known
- Marie de' MediciRoyalty
- Marie LouiseRoyalty
- Marie ChristineAuthor; Interior Designer
- Marie Alexandra VictoriaRoyalty
- Mary Dyer
- Marie TussaudArtist
- MarieRoyalty
- Marie HarfU.s. State Department Official
- Marie Leprince de BeaumontNovelist
- Marie Charlotte Amélie Augustine Victoire Clémentine LéopoldineRoyalty
- Marie StopesScientist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marie
Notable Persons With the Last Name Marie
Eva Marie
Eva was born on September 19th, 1984 in Walnut Creek, California.
Teena Marie
Teena Marie was a musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to 2010. Teena was given the name Mary Christine Brockert on March 5th, 1956 in Santa Monica, California, U.S. Teena is also known as Lady Tee and Ivory Queen Of Soul. She breathed her last breath on December 26th, 2010.
Lisa Marie
Lisa Marie is a model and actress. She was most active from 1980 to present. Lisa was given the name Lisa Marie Smith on December 5th, 1968 in Piscataway, New Jersey, U.S.
Constance Marie
Constance Marie is an actor and actress. She was most prominent from 1982 to present. Constance was given the name Constance Marie Lopez on September 9th, 1965 in East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Rose Marie
Rose Marie is an actress and singer. She was most active from 1926 to 1926. Rose was given the name Rose Marie Mazetta on August 15th, 1923 in New York City, New York, U.S. Rose is also known as Baby Rose Marie.
Marie
Marie was royalty. Their career lasted from 1725 to 1725. Marie was born as the child of Stanisław Leszczyński and Catherine Opalińska on June 23rd, 1703 in Trzebnica. They left this life on June 24th, 1768.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Marie | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.33% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.59% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.85% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.10% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 11.74% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Marie
People with the last name Marie are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Marie
| #56 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #58 | Classic Girl Names |
| #13 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |
| #28 | Girl Names Unique to the Northeast |
| #26 | Girl Names Unique to the Mideast |