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Marvelle
How to Pronounce Marvelle
Pronounced mar-VEL /mɑrˈvɛl/Medium
Meaning: Marvelle is a dressed-up form of the word marvel, from the Old French merveille, itself from the Latin mirabilia, 'wonders.' The -elle ending gives the word-name a French, feminine finish; it was chosen for its sense of wonder and delight.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
Marvelle is an elaborated form of the word marvel, from the Old French merveille, 'a wonder,' finished with the French-feeling -elle ending. It appears in United States records from around 1908, part of the era's fashion for turning words into decorative girls' names. It was never common, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its late-1910s high.
A girl named Marvelle then would be a great-grandmother today, and the name has a bright, showy, early-century ring. It has not revived, though it shares the sunny word-name spirit of picks like Joy and the surname Marvel now familiar from popular culture.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marvelle mean?
It is a decorative form of the word marvel, from the Old French merveille, 'a wonder.'
How do you pronounce Marvelle?
It's said mar-VEL /mɑrˈvɛl/, two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Marvelle a boy or girl name?
Marvelle is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marvelle?
It was always rare, an early-twentieth-century word-name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.