Meaning: Marli is a short spelling of Marley, an English place-name surname from Old English elements read as 'pleasant wood' or 'boundary clearing'. Bob Marley made it a first name worldwide. In the U.S. today it is more often given to girls, which we note.Low
In 30 seconds: Marli spells Marley — an English place-name for a pleasant wood or a boundary clearing (said 'MAR-lee'). More often a girl's name, which we note.
MeaningMarli is a short spelling of Marley, an English place-name surname from Old English elements read as 'pleasant wood' or 'boundary clearing'. Bob Marley made it a first name worldwide. In the U.S. today it is more often given to girls, which we note.
Marli is a trimmed spelling of Marley, an English surname from a place-name whose elements are read as 'pleasant' or 'boundary' plus lēah, 'wood, clearing'. The fame of Bob Marley carried it into first-name use around the world. In American use today it leans strongly to girls, and used here for a boy that lean is worth noting (said 'MAR-lee').
For boys it is very rare in the U.S. Rare, easy, and warm.
Did you know? Marley was an English village name long before Bob Marley made it a first name for the world. In the U.S. the name now leans to girls, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Marli — Spelling of Marley; English place-name surname; girl-leaning in the U.S.
