Marie
Marie is a French form of Mary, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam.
Marie Meaning
Star of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
Historical Significance
Marie has been a popular name for European royalty, including Marie Antoinette of France.
Fun Fact
Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields.
Literature Reference
Marie is a central character in Franz Kafka’s unfinished novel ‘The Castle’.
Music Reference
‘Marie’ is a popular song by Irving Berlin, recorded by many artists including Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra.
Famous Namesakes
- Marie Curie: Physicist and Chemist, known for Research on radioactivity
Similar Names
Marie Nicknames
Rie, Mimi, May
Related Names
Sibling Names
Louis, Pierre, Jean, François, Louise, Claire, Sophie, Émilie