Marielle is a French version of the more common baby name Mary. It has a feminine and international feel without being too unusual, and it comes with a variety of cute nicknames. Marielle also has biblical roots, which may appeal to new parents of faith. It pairs well with a variety of middle names, and it has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.
Meaning of the name Marielle:
French: Star of the sea, drop of the sea, bitter, beloved
Hebrew: Star of the sea, drop of the sea, bitter, beloved
Origin of the name Marielle:
Marielle is considered a French derivative of the Hebrew name Mary. Mary has Latin, Greek, English, Egyptian, and Hebrew origins. The exact origin story and meaning of the name is unknown. Many people believe it means “drop of the sea” or “star of the sea,” but it's also thought to mean “bitter” or “beloved” as well.
Symbolism of the name Marielle:
The baby name Marielle may symbolize a parent's French heritage or passion for French culture. It could also be a tribute to honor a loved one named Mary or a religious figure named Mary, like Mary Magdalene or the Virgin Mary. Because of its potential meaning, some new parents may associate the name with the ocean or sea.
Style of the name Marielle:
International, modern
Gender of the name Marielle:
Marielle is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Marielle:
MARE-ee-el
Number of syllables in the name Marielle:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Marielle:
The baby name Marielle evokes images of someone who is happy, cheerful, and carefree.
Alternative spellings for the name Marielle:
- Mariel
- Merielle
- Meriele
- Marial
- Merial
Nicknames for the name Marielle:
Popularity of the name Marielle:
According to the Social Security Administration, Marielle has never been a top 1,000 baby name for boys or girls in the United States.
Related names for the name Marielle:
Great middle names for Marielle and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Alice (noble)
- Luna (moon)
- Nova (new)
- Sage (wise)
- Elizabeth (pledged to God)
- Valley (valley)
- Rae (ewe)
- Lake (lake)
Famous people with the name Marielle:
- Marielle Goitschel (alpine skier)
- Marielle Jaffe (model, actress, and singer)
- Marielle Labèque (musician)
- Marielle de Sarnez (politician)
- Marielle Franco (politician)
Marielle in popular culture:
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