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Marilyn

Girl NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Combination of MARY and lyn. It has been used since the start of the 20th century. A famous bearer w

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Marilyn and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Marilyn

Marilyn Bowering

Marilyn Bowering (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian poet,Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People.

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Marilyn Hacker

Marilyn Hacker (born November 27, 1942) is an American poet, translator and critic.

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Marilyn Sadler

Marilyn Sadler is a children's writer with a deadpan sense of humor.

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Marilyn Brick

Marilyn Brick is a former politician in Manitoba, Canada.

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Marilyn Gambrell

Marilyn Gambrell is a parole-officer-turned-teacher who started the program No More Victims at the M.

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Similar Names You Might Like

Mariana
Spanish/Portuguese
Shares the 'Mari' root, evoking a sense of grace and femininity. Both names have a vintage charm.
Myrddin
Welsh
Similar sound and evokes a sense of mystery and artistic flair, mirroring Marilyn's association with Hollywood glamour.
Miriam
Hebrew
Shares the 'Mir' root, suggesting a connection to beauty and grace. It's a classic name with a timeless appeal.
Melina
Greek
Similar melodic sound and evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication.

Marilyn in Other Languages

ArabicMariam
ArabicMaryam
ArmenianMariam
BasqueMaia
Biblical GreekMaria
Biblical GreekMariam

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