Meaning
bitter, drop of the sea
Origin
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BO, CO, DZ, EC, EG, ES, GB, GT, IE, IS, IT, MX, NG, PE, TN, US).
Style
- traditional
- classic
- elegant
- religious
- international
- feminine
Famous people named Mary
- Mary Magdalene
- Mary, mother of Jesus
- Marý Bjørgvin (19th-century Icelandic poet)
- Queen Mary I of England
Variations
Maria, Mari, Mariya, Miryam, Maree, Marion, Marie, Mairi, Maura
Nicknames
Mae, Molly, Polly
Popularity
Mary appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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