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Marilynn
Marilynn Pronunciation
Marilynn is pronounced MARE-ə-lin /ˈmɛr.ə.lɪn/High
Meaning: Double-n spelling of Marilyn, the early twentieth-century compound of Mary and LynnHigh
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History & Origin
Marilynn doubles the final n of Marilyn, a compound of Mary — the great matriarch name of debated Hebrew origin, often linked to 'beloved' — and Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'. The compound arose around the turn of the twentieth century and crested midcentury, inseparable from Marilyn Monroe's stardom.
Spelling variants like Marilynn and Marylin flourished at the name's peak, when classrooms needed ways to tell Marilyns apart. Today all forms are rare on new birth certificates, leaving the name to grandmothers, golden-age cinema, and the occasional bold revivalist.
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How do you pronounce Marilynn?
Marilynn is pronounced MARE-ə-lin (/ˈmɛr.ə.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Marilynn said aloud.
How do you say Marilynn?
Marilynn is said MARE-ə-lin (/ˈmɛr.ə.lɪn/). Press play above to hear Marilynn said aloud.
What does the name Marilynn mean?
Marilynn is a spelling of Marilyn, a compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Lynn, from Welsh for 'lake'.
Is Marilynn a boy or girl name?
Marilynn is a girl's name.
How popular is Marilynn?
Marilynn is rare today, a double-n relic of Marilyn's midcentury heyday.