Marianne, to me, is a great name in theory. It’s a beautiful classic, yet still feels fresher than Mary Ann. However, I do not like the name Mary, nor do I find Ann or Anne pleasant. To me, the latter is just a sound. (For reference, I am pronouncing this as one would say Mary Ann.) So, I have a few questions; feel free to answer as many or as little as you would like.
How do you say Marianne?
Are there any names that you would find similar to Marianne?
Which spelling do you prefer?
Is this name dated to you?
I definitely say marry-ann / MAH-ree-ANN rather than [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Anne[/name_u]. To me it’s absolutely timeless, it’s a [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u] name, it works internationally and it’s very elegant and romantic
I pronounce Marianne like Mary Ann. My favourite spelling is Marion, but I pronounce that like Merry-in or Merry-uhn. It feels a bit dated to me but it adds to the charm! Similar to Martha
1- same as you do, like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f]. But I agree that it feels completely different
2- these all have a similar vibe as [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] to me: [name_f]Colette[/name_f], [name_f]Lucille[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], [name_f]Miriam[/name_f], [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]
3- [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] 100%
4- it did feel dated to me until Normal People put a fresh light on it (haven’t read or seen, but I know it’s the name of the main character & still somehow made me fall for the name lol)
I say [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] the same way I say Mary-Anne. [name_u]Marion[/name_u], however, is MARE-ee-in to me, which I find a delightful alternative to [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] and Mary-Anne!
Preferred spelling is [name_u]Marion[/name_u] or Marian…but also if you like neither name why even consider it?
Why not [name_u]Darian[/name_u] or [name_m]Valerian[/name_m] or Cariane?
I’m pretty sure I prefer the [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] spelling, I haven’t been exposed to the [name_f]Mariane[/name_f] for long enough so it looks strangely incomplete. Names very much like [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]:
I love [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]!
I say [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Anne[/name_u].
I strongly prefer the [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] spelling.
I don’t find it dated, especially spelled like this. It reads more as an underused classic or vintage revival, so old fashioned in a good way and not dated.
If you like the full name but aren’t wild about [name_f]Mary[/name_f] or [name_u]Anne[/name_u] as nicknames you could go for [name_f]Mari[/name_f], [name_f]Mara[/name_f], [name_u]Marie[/name_u], [name_f]Annie[/name_f], etc.
Similar Names (either in sound or vibe):
[name_f]Mariana[/name_f]
[name_f]Marianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Marina[/name_f]
[name_f]Miriam[/name_f]
[name_u]Meredith[/name_u]
[name_u]Marie[/name_u]
[name_u]Marian[/name_u]
[name_f]Marietta[/name_f]
[name_u]Maria[/name_u]
[name_f]Marlene[/name_f]
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Marguerite[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Melanie[/name_f]
[name_f]Marissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Marceline[/name_f]
[name_f]Meghan[/name_f]
[name_f]Annemarie[/name_f]
[name_u]Julianne[/name_u]
[name_f]Julianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Roxanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Roxanna[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosanna[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Henrietta[/name_f]
[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Nicole[/name_f]
[name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Laura[/name_f]
[name_f]Sarah[/name_f]
[name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_u]Beverly[/name_u]
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_u]Louise[/name_u]
[name_u]Camille[/name_u]
[name_f]Winifred[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_u]Vivian[/name_u]
[name_f]Adrienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Emily[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Angelina[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemarie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Jillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f]
Marry-anne. I’m really surprised to see how many here prn it [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Anne[/name_u] as Marry-anne is the only pronunciation I’ve ever encountered in the UK.
[name_f]Mariette[/name_f], [name_f]Marietta[/name_f]. (The latter is on my list and I adore it). Also many other M initial [name_f]Mary[/name_f] derivatives or names with similar meanings - [name_f]Mairi[/name_f] (Mah-ry), [name_f]Miriam[/name_f], [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f], [name_f]Mariella[/name_f], Marienne, [name_u]Marion[/name_u], [name_f]Muriel[/name_f] etc. [name_f]Adore[/name_f] [name_f]Muriel[/name_f]. Not keen on [name_u]Marion[/name_u].
This one
No not at all, at least pronounced Marry-anne. Feels more fresh evergreen classic. [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Anne[/name_u] possibly sounds a little dusty because it’s two old fashioned names smooshed together.
Names similar to [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]:
[name_f]Maristela[/name_f]
[name_f]Marina[/name_f]
[name_f]Marsaili[/name_f]
[name_f]Marielle[/name_f] (as with [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] I’d PN [name_f]Mari[/name_f] as the word marry rather than Mary)
[name_f]Miriam[/name_f]
[name_f]Marais[/name_f]
[name_u]Marin[/name_u]
[name_u]Monroe[/name_u] (so different in style but it’s got those sounds)
classic names like louisa, eleanor, anneliese, and frances
definitely marianne!
sort of! i’ve never met anyone named marianne, of any age, and i’m also not familiar with any media with a marianne in it. so, even though i know it’s an older name, it doesn’t really feel that way to me
Similar to [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], [name_f]Christina[/name_f], [name_f]Susanna[/name_f], [name_f]Annmarie[/name_f], [name_f]Cynthia[/name_f], [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f], [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u], [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f].
I would spell it [name_f]Marianne[/name_f].
I do find it dated. It’s not currently ranking anywhere, and peaked in the US in 1957.
I pronounce her as mah-ree-Ann rather than [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f] for me she has a more melodic sound.
Names that feel similar are [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f], [name_f]Colette[/name_f], [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] & [name_f]Delphine[/name_f].
I pronounce it MaryAnn- (marry-ann). I agree with the others [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is prounounced merry-un. That might be what you are looking for your pronunciation. Other options
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by the way my sister is [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and I am [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f]. Growing up we went by [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and Ann.strong text
