Marion
Meaning of Marion
Marion is a unisex name that has been used for both boys and girls. In American English, it is pronounced as MARE-ee-un (/mɑrˈiɑn/), while in British English, it is pronounced as MAYR-ee-un (/meɪˈriɑn/). The name Marion has variations such as Marian. Over the years, Marion has had varying levels of popularity in the United States. In recent years, it has been less common, with around 100 to 150 occurrences per year. However, in the early to mid-20th century, Marion was more popular and ranked within the top 200 names for several decades. If you're looking for a classic and versatile name that can be given to either a boy or a girl, Marion could be a great choice.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MARE-ee-un (/mɑrˈiɑn/)
British English
- Pronunced as MAYR-ee-un (/meɪˈriɑn/)
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Notable People Named Marion
| Marion Cotillard is a highly acclaimed French actress known for her diverse roles in both independent and blockbuster films, as well as her numerous accolades and advocacy work. |
| Marion Zimmer Bradley - Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley was a renowned American author known for her influential works in fantasy and science fiction, notably The Mists of Avalon and the Darkover series, but her legacy has been overshadowed by allegations of child sexual abuse. |
| Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson, is a former world champion track-and-field athlete and professional basketball player who won multiple Olympic medals before being stripped of them due to steroid use. |
| Marion Mahony Griffin was an influential American architect and artist, known for her pioneering work in the Prairie School and as one of the first licensed female architects in the world. |
| Marion Christopher Barry was an American construction company owner and the son of Marion Barry, a former Mayor of the District of Columbia, who ran for his father's Ward 8 council seat in 2015. |
| Marion Margaret Scott was a multi-talented English violinist, musicologist, writer, music critic, editor, composer, and poet. |
| Marion Barber III - Marion Sylvester Barber III was a former NFL running back known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. |
| Marion Nevada Talley was a renowned American operatic lyric coloratura soprano who made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera at a young age and experienced both rapid success and subsequent challenges in her career. |
| Marion Palfi (1907–1978) was a German-American social-documentary photographer known for her work and her escape from Nazi Germany to New York City in 1940. |
| Marion Janet Harron, an American lawyer and United States Tax Court judge, gained notoriety for her affair with Lorena Hickok and her frequent visits to the White House in the 1940s. |
| Marion Hollins - Marion B. Hollins was a pioneering American amateur golfer and golf course developer, known for her athletic achievements and for being one of the few female golf course developers in history. |
| Marion Gilchrist was the first female graduate of the University of Glasgow, one of the first two women to qualify in medicine from a Scottish university, and a leading activist in the Women's suffrage Movement in Scotland, honored for her achievements in various ways. |
| Marion Jean Woodman was a Canadian mythopoeic author, poet, analytical psychologist, and women's movement figure known for her extensive writing and speaking on the dream theories of Carl Jung. |
| Robert Marion Berry was a Democratic politician who served as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 1st congressional district from 1997 to 2011. |
| Marion Post Wolcott was an American photographer known for documenting poverty, the Jim Crow South, and deprivation during the Great Depression while working for the Farm Security Administration. |
