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Marlyne
How to Pronounce Marlyne
Pronounced mar-LEEN /mɑrˈliːn/Medium
Meaning: Marlyne is a variant spelling of Marlene (a German contraction of Maria and Magdalene) or Marilyn (Mary plus Lynn/Helen); either route traces back to Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, of much-discussed but likely 'beloved' or 'bitter' meaning.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marlyne is a spelling variant close to both Marlene, the German contraction of Maria and Magdalene, and Marilyn, a blend of Mary and Lynn. Both routes lead back to Mary, and the name reflects the mid-twentieth-century vogue for Hollywood-flavored Mar- names.
Marlyne was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1950 in the era of Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe's fame, and it has continued in very light scattered use into the 2020s.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marlyne mean?
It is a variant spelling close to Marlene or Marilyn, both ultimately rooted in the name Mary.
How do you pronounce Marlyne?
It is said mar-LEEN /mɑrˈliːn/, two syllables with the stress on the second.
Is Marlyne a boy or girl name?
Marlyne is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marlyne?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-fifties.