Marie Name Meaning & Origin
Marie
Origin of the name Marie:
French cognate of Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea." The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Nicknames for Marie
Rie, Reeny, RieRoo, Mo, Momo, Ree, ReeRee, Mer, Ria
- Meanings and history of the name Marie
French form of Mary, meaning "bitter".
Variant of Maria; means "beloved," "loved," "renowned" or "famous," "star of the sea," "masculine,"Second half of the word "Calamari"
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Marie de Medici, Queen of France.
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Marie Curie (born Maria Skłodowska), chemist and phycisist, who discovered radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Marie Helvin, Japanese-American supermodel
Marie Osmond, American actress and singer.
Marie Laveau, Louisiana Creole Voodoo Queen and faith healer.
Marie Ragghianti, political whistleblower.
Marie Lloyd, English music hall singer.
Marie Louise Jensen, British children's author.
Princess Marie of Denmark (born Marie Agathe Odile Cavallier), second wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark- Marie in song, story & screen
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"Oh Marie!" Jazz Song by Dean Martin (1947)
"Oh Marie" Song by Louis Prima
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"Marie," song by Johnny Hallyday
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"Petite Marie" Song by Francis Cabrel
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"Oh Marie" Song by Sheryl Crow
"Speedy Marie" Song by Frank Black
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"Marie Marie" sung by Shakin Stevens