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Maureen

Pronunciation: moh-REEN (key)
Names related to Maureen: Maurine, Mo, Reenie

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Origin of the name Maureen:

Anglicized form of Máirín, a pet form of Máire, which is the Irish cognate of Mary.

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Mo, Reenie, Maui , Molly

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Maureen Starkey Tigrett, first wife of Ringo Starr
Maureen Reagan, president's daughter
Maureen McCormick, actress best known as Marcia from "The Brady Bunch"
Maureen McGovern, singer
Maureen O'Sullivan, Hollywood actress, best known as Jane to Johnny Weismuller's Tarzan
Maureen Connolly, tennis player and the first woman to win all the Grand Slam titles in one year
Maureen Johnson, American author, typically of teen novels.
Maureen Jennings, British-born Canadian writer of captivating crime/mystery novels; best known for her 'Det. Murdoch' series.

Maureen in song, story & screen: | Edit

Maureen, character in the musical "Rent" featuring the song "The Tango Maureen"

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