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Merilyn

The baby girl name Marilyn is of British origin meaning “star of the sea”. Marilyn is a celebrated name and a beautiful combination of Mary and Lynn. You’ll likely recognize this name for the showstopping actress, singer, and model Marilyn Monroe. Though Marilyn—aka, Norma Jean Mortenson—was a Hollywood celebrity in the 1950s, many still admire her and her name due to her timeless beauty, classic films, and passionate performances. With an iconic name like Marilyn, baby will always be the star of the show.
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Meaning

Star of the sea

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Pronunciation

MARE-uh-lin

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Enchanting
  • Mysterious

Compatibility

Merilyn pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the overall combination. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. Culturally, Merilyn fits well in British-inspired naming styles or with names that have a celestial or nautical theme.

Elegant Graceful Enchanting Mysterious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Merilyn Monroe

Merilyn Monroe

Actress

Born: June 1, 1926 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Merilyn Sakova

Merilyn Sakova

Adult film actress

Born: June 7, 1985 · Czechoslovakia

Portrait of Merilyn Harris

Merilyn Harris

Singer

Born: May 31, 1963 · New York, USA

Portrait of Merilyn Fairskye

Merilyn Fairskye

Artist

Born: March 25, 1954 · Sydney, Australia

Portrait of Merilyn Simonds

Merilyn Simonds

Writer

Born: March 14, 1949 · Winnipeg, Canada

Portrait of Merilyn Mensola

Merilyn Mensola

Scientist

Born: November 19, 1978 · Rome, Italy

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Merilyn Original form
  • Marilyn Common variation
  • Merylin Alternative Latin spelling
  • Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Armenian
  • Hindi
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • მერილინი (Merilini) Georgian
  • メリリン (Meririn) Japanese
  • 梅丽琳 (Méilìlín) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Մերիլին (Merilin) Armenian
  • मेरिलिन (Merilin) Hindi
  • מרילין (Merilin) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merilyn

What does Merilyn mean?
Star of the sea
What is the origin of Merilyn?
Merilyn has British origins.
Is Merilyn popular?
Merilyn has been viewed 143 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Merilyn?
Similar names include Webbie, Skye, Yohanna, Yasin, Rory.
How do you pronounce Merilyn?
Merilyn is pronounced MARE-uh-lin.

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