English · Girl name
Marilyn
“combination of Mary and Lynn”
About the name Marilyn
Marilyn is an English feminine given name created as a blend of Mary and Lynn. Its meaning derives from its components: Mary, which has debated origins, and Lynn, which is of Welsh origin meaning ‘lake’. A notable bearer was Marilyn Monroe, the American actress and cultural icon, who adopted the name for her stage career.
- Meaning
- combination of Mary and Lynn
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ih-lin(3 syl.)
Middle names for Marilyn
- Marilyn Rose
- Marilyn Elizabeth
- Marilyn Anne
- Marilyn Marie
- Marilyn Grace
Questions about Marilyn
- What does Marilyn mean?
- Marilyn is an English name meaning "combination of Mary and Lynn".
- How do you pronounce Marilyn?
- Marilyn is pronounced MAIR-ih-lin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Marilyn?
- Variants of Marilyn include Marilynne, Marilynn.
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