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Marilyn

The combination of "Mary" and "lyn" that possibly originated during the 18th century as a blend of Mary and Ellen, widely used since 1906 and listed among the top 100 from 1925 to 1958. The name is best-known for sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortenson, who became one of the most popular film actresses during the 1950s and early 1960s before her untimely death. , Descendants Of Mary

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Unisex

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Alternative Spellings: Maralyn +; Marelyn +; Marilin +; Marilyne +; Marilynn +; Marilynne +; Marylin +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Marilyns: Marilyn Manson (musician); Marilyn Monroe; Add a Famous Marilyn

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