| Meaning | driftwood |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Marlowe |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mar-lowe |
About Marlowe
This distinctive name carries an artistic sensibility that feels both vintage and contemporary. Parents choosing Marlowe often appreciate its literary connections and sophisticated sound. The name works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining a creative edge that never feels stuffy. It's uncommon enough to stand out in a classroom yet familiar enough that people won't struggle with pronunciation. Marlowe suits a child who might grow into any path—whether that's business, arts, sciences, or trades. The name has gained steady popularity in recent years, particularly among parents who value names that break traditional gender boundaries. It photographs well on paper, sounds pleasant when called across a playground, and ages gracefully from infancy through adulthood. Consider Marlowe if you're drawn to names that feel collected and cultured without being pretentious.
Nicknames for Marlowe
| Marlow |
| Mar |
| Lo |
| Marlo |
| Marley |
Famous People Named Marlowe
| Marlowe Morris | American football player |
| Marlowe Stoudamire | Community leader and entrepreneur |
| Marlowe "Mar" Stoudamire | American basketball coach |
| Marlowe B. West | American judge and politician |
| Marlowe Cook | Former U.S. Senator |
| Marlowe Shepherd | British musician and composer |
| Marlowe "Moe" Drabowski | American baseball player |
| Marlowe Dayley | Australian rugby player |
| Marlowe Eldridge | American actor |
| Marlowe Peyton | Child actress |
| Marlowe Weisman | American biologist |
| Marlowe Bassett | British painter |
| Marlowe Johnson | American singer-songwriter |
| Marlowe C. Taylor | British World War I pilot |
| Marlowe A. Sigal | American chemist |
| Marlowe Cassetti | American musician |
| Marlowe A. Zimmerman | U.S. Navy admiral |
| Marlowe Higgins | Australian politician |
| Marlowe Holt | British cinematographer |
Characters Named Marlowe
| Marlowe Sawyer | Character from the TV show "Lost" |
| Marlowe Stanfield | Character from the TV series "The Wire" |
| Marlowe "Coda" | Character from the video game "Crypt of the NecroDancer" |
| Marlowe "Lowe" | Character from the video game "Firewatch" |
| Marlowe Dumar | Character from the video game "Dragon Age - Origins" |
| Marlowe Viccellio | Character from the TV show "Psych" |
| Marlowe Higgins | Character from the TV show "Voyagers!" |