Mare
Estonian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Mare
Mare is derived from the Latin word "mare" meaning "sea," and linguistically relates to maritime terminology across Romance languages.
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Etymology
Mare is derived from the Latin word "mare" meaning "sea," and linguistically relates to maritime terminology across Romance languages. The name is used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical usage in Catholic Christian communities, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times.
Mare currently ranks #7,570 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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