Marvel
Old French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marvel
Marvel derives from the Old French word "merveille," meaning "wonder" or "miracle," which comes from the Latin "mirabilia" (things to be wondered at).
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Etymology
Marvel derives from the Old French word "merveille," meaning "wonder" or "miracle," which comes from the Latin "mirabilia" (things to be wondered at). The name entered English usage primarily through Norman influence and has been used sporadically as a given name, particularly in English-speaking cultures, with notable modern associations through popular culture such as Marvel Comics founded in 1939.
Marvel currently ranks #6,736 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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