English

Marnie

Pronounced MAR-neeShare

Meaning: Possibly a short form of Marina

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

A possible diminutive of Marina, brought to wider attention by a novel and Hitchcock film. The uncertain connection means of the sea should not be treated as guaranteed.

On screen

Marnie, the Winston Graham novel and Alfred Hitchcock film

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Marnie comes from English.

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