Marylou
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Marylou
The name 'Marylou' is a compound of 'Mary' (from Hebrew *Miryam*, meaning "bitter" or "beloved") and 'Lou' (a diminutive of 'Louise', from Germanic *Hludwig*, meaning "famous warrior").
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Etymology
The name 'Marylou' is a compound of 'Mary' (from Hebrew *Miryam*, meaning "bitter" or "beloved") and 'Lou' (a diminutive of 'Louise', from Germanic *Hludwig*, meaning "famous warrior"). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably in the United States, as a feminine given name popularized in the 20th century.
Marylou currently ranks #4,835 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1942.
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