Marianne 🍋

[Zeno8]

Interesting that people have so many varied pronunciation distinctions between this name and Mary/Merry/Marry/Marion! Not sure I’m parsing them correctly as I read, or maybe I just say a lot of these the same

Aside from pronunciation, I think [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] is probably an underrated classic, like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]!

[notcinnamon]

I am not attracted to [name_f]Mary[/name_f] or [name_f]Ann[/name_f] but have long treasured [name_f]Mariana[/name_f], [name_u]Marion[/name_u], and more recently [name_f]Marianne[/name_f].

[elanorelle]

@clair.de.lune

How do you say Marianne?

I say Marianne just as you say it: Mary + Ann.

@clair.de.lune

Are there any names that you would find similar to Marianne?

I think of elegant, romantic classics, like Amelia, Juliet, and Eloise.

@clair.de.lune

Which spelling do you prefer?

I prefer the lovely Marianne. It looks more like its own, full name, whereas Mary Ann, Mary-Anne, etc. make it seem like a double name.

@clair.de.lune

Is this name dated to you?

It’s not exactly what I would call timeless, but I don’t really find it dated either. But I think it has more to do with the spelling than the sound of the name: Mary Ann looks rather dated, but Marianne looks pretty and refreshing, in my opinion.

[acajou]

I love [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]! I have [name_u]Claude[/name_u] [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] on my list.

1. I pronounce it meh-ree-ANN or mah-ree-AHN.
2. I think of slightly dated, classically pretty [name_u]French[/name_u] names like [name_f]Corinne[/name_f], [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f], [name_f]Christine[/name_f], [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f], [name_f]Catherine[/name_f], [name_f]Therese[/name_f], plus [name_f]Judith[/name_f], [name_f]Nancy[/name_f], [name_f]Malena[/name_f], and [name_f]Flordelis[/name_f].
3. [name_f]Marianne[/name_f], but [name_f]Maryann[/name_f] is a close second for me.
4. I find it dated but I also think it would be a cool and refreshing choice for a child. I find it a little artsy and free-spirited because of [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] Ihlen, [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] Faithfull, and [name_f]Marianne[/name_f] [name_m]Williamson[/name_m] associations.

[choupette]

How do you say Marianne?
Where I live it’s pronounced mar-ee-ANN. Mar like in “Mario” or “Lamar” or “Margaret” (assuming we pronounce those the same which is probably not the case).

The pronunciation of As and Rs is very accent-specific.

I’ve heard the “Mary-Anne” pronunciation in Leonard Cohen’s song, but Marianne wouldn’t be pronounced like that in my community.

Are there any names that you would find similar to Marianne?
Suzanne (Leonard Cohen again?), Suzette, Marion, Jacqueline, Françoise, Francine, Claudine, Valerie, Christiane.
I’d say it reminds me of somewhat dated/mid-century French names.

Which spelling do you prefer?
Marianne is the only spelling in my community. Mary-Ann/Mary-Anne etc would be pronounced differently.

Is this name dated to you?
I think it is rather dated. In France it’s no longer in the top 1000, and the same is true in the USA and UK. It’s not extremely dated in the Karen/Sharon sense, but to me it does have a matronly vibe and brings to mind an older lady. I would be pleasantly surprised to meet a child Marianne.

[clair.de.lune]

Thank you all for the feedback on Marianne and suggestions!

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@choupette

(assuming we pronounce those the same which is probably not the case).

Surprisingly, yes!

[NazwaJagoda]

MAR as in rhymes with “Car” ree-ann. It’s a variation of my middle name, which I say “MAR-ri-ana.” It would get “Merry-Ann” from time to time especially in [name_u]North[/name_u] [name_u]America[/name_u] where names are often pronounced very differently than in the UK or rest of Europe for that matter but that’s okay! It’s beautiful whereas [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Ann[/name_f] is a bit lacklustre.

[GenEric]

I pronounce it mair-EE-an. It’s as if [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and [name_u]Anne[/name_u] were smooshed together. However, I pronounce it mur-ee-an in [name_u]French[/name_u] like a combination of [name_u]Marie[/name_u] (Acadian pronunciation) and [name_u]Anne[/name_u].

[name_f]Marianne[/name_f] reminds me of [name_f]Cecile[/name_f], [name_f]Helene[/name_f], [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], [name_u]Meredith[/name_u], [name_f]Rosette[/name_f], and [name_f]Victoire[/name_f] off the top of my head.

As for the spelling, I much prefer [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]. It looks more complete and timeless to me. Yes, I don’t consider the name dated, at least not in the US. I have some older cousins and great aunts in [name_f]Canada[/name_f] with the name, so it may be different there.