Marie
Meaning of Marie
Marie is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It is pronounced as muh-REE in both American English and British English. Marie has several variations, including Mary and Maria. The name Marie has been popular in the United States for many years, consistently ranking within the top 600 names. In recent years, it has been given to approximately 450-500 newborn girls annually. Marie's popularity peaked in the early 1900s when it was one of the most commonly chosen names for baby girls. Despite its long history, Marie continues to be a beloved choice for parents looking for a classic and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-REE (/məˈri/)
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Notable People Named Marie
| Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution, born as an archduchess of Austria and married to Louis XVI at the age of 14. |
| Marie Curie was a pioneering physicist and chemist, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two scientific fields. |
| Gun-Marie Fredriksson was a Swedish singer and the lead vocalist of the pop rock duo Roxette, known for international hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s. |
| Olive Marie Osmond is a successful American singer, actress, and television host, known for her country and pop music career as well as co-hosting the television variety show Donny & Marie with her brother. |
| Marie Catherine Laveau and her daughter, Marie Laveau II, were renowned practitioners of Voodoo, herbalism, and midwifery in New Orleans, with a legacy that continues to influence spiritual practices. |
| Marie Catherine Colvin was a renowned American journalist and war correspondent for The Sunday Times, known for her fearless coverage of conflicts worldwide until her tragic death in 2012. |
| Marie Constance Sasse was a Belgian operatic soprano known for her powerful and flexible voice, and for creating leading roles in several world premieres. |
| Princess Marie Bonaparte, a French author and psychoanalyst, played a significant role in popularizing psychoanalysis and helped Sigmund Freud escape from Nazi Germany with her wealth. |
| Marie Kondo, also known as Konmari, is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV presenter. |
| Marie Spartali Stillman - Marie Stillman was a prominent British artist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, known for her extensive career and over 150 works. |
| Marie Adélaïde of Savoy was the wife of Louis, Dauphin of France, and the mother of the future King Louis XV, who tragically died of measles in 1712, followed by her husband a week later. |
| Countess Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach was a prominent Austrian writer known for her psychological novels and is considered one of the most significant German-language writers of the late 19th century. |
| Marie Taglioni, Comtesse de Voisins, was a Swedish-born ballet dancer known for her pioneering en pointe technique and her influence on European dance during the Romantic ballet era. |
| Marie de Bourbon, Princess of Achaea - Marie of Bourbon was a sovereign baroness of Vostitsa and empress consort of Robert of Taranto, Prince of Achaea. |
| Marie d'Agoult - Marie Cathérine Sophie, Comtesse d'Agoult, also known as Daniel Stern, was a renowned French romantic author and historian. |
