Else-Marie
Scandinavian · Girl
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About the name Else-Marie
The name 'Else-Marie' is a compound of 'Else', a Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Elizabeth (from Hebrew *Elisheva*, meaning "God is my oath"), and 'Marie', the French and Scandinavian form of Mary (from Hebrew *Miryam*, likely meaning "beloved" or "bitter").
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Etymology
The name 'Else-Marie' is a compound of 'Else', a Danish and Norwegian diminutive of Elizabeth (from Hebrew *Elisheva*, meaning "God is my oath"), and 'Marie', the French and Scandinavian form of Mary (from Hebrew *Miryam*, likely meaning "beloved" or "bitter"). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Denmark and Norway, with no specific religious exclusivity, though both components have strong Christian associations due to their biblical origins.
Else-Marie currently ranks #631 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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