Mary
GirlOrigin: Hebrew · Latin
Meaning
“from Hebrew Miryam via Latin Maria; meaning uncertain, with suggestions including 'beloved' and 'bitter'”
Cultural Notes
The most common female name in the English-speaking world for centuries; borne by the Virgin Mary in the New Testament.
Popularity
Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1890s
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Famous People Named Mary
- Mary Queen of Scots, Mary Shelley, Virgin Mary
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