The girl's name Marie \m(a)-rie\ is of French origin. Variant of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea". Earliest English form of the name which was revived in the 19th century. Scientist Marie Curie; Queen Marie Antoinette of Scots; singer Marie Osmond.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
Sea of sorrow

The French, Czech, and German form of Maria. Historically known for Marie Antoinette, the 18th century queen consort of King Louis XVI who was executed during the French Revolution for treason. Also associated with Marie Curie, the 20th century Polish-born French physicist famous for her work on radioactivity and a two-time winner of the Nobel Prize. The name is often combined and blended with other elements such as Anamarie, Marie-Charlotte, and Marie-Lou.

VARIATIONS
Mark

ALTERNATIVES
Maree

NICKNAMES
Mari

FAMOUS Maries
Marie Osmond (singer/actress)

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