| Meaning | bitter grace |
| Origin | French, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-ri-anne |
About Marianne
Classic compound elegance distinguishes this sophisticated two-part name. The traditional structure offers timeless appeal that transcends passing trends and fashions. It carries European refinement with particular French associations that add romantic sophistication. The name provides built-in flexibility through potential nickname options while standing beautifully complete. Parents who choose it typically appreciate names with historical depth and cultural significance. Its gentle rhythm creates a feminine softness that feels both graceful and substantial. The name suits serious professional environments while never losing warmth in personal contexts. It represents a safe, established choice that commands respect across generations and cultural boundaries. This selection demonstrates appreciation for enduring naming traditions and classical beauty that ages gracefully throughout life.
Names Similar to Marianne
| Maria |
| Marie |
| Mary |
| Marissa |
| Marilyn |
| Marisol |
| Marina |
| Margaret |
| Martha |
| Mariana |
| Marlene |
| Marion |
Nicknames for Marianne
| Mari |
| Anne |
| Mary |
| Mimi |
| Annie |
Famous People Named Marianne
| Marianne Faithfull | British singer and actress |
| Marianne Williamson | American author and spiritual teacher |
| Marianne Moore | American modernist poet |
| Marianne Elliott | British theater director |
| Marianne Vos | Dutch professional cyclist |
| Marianne Jean-Baptiste | British actress |
| Marianne Wiggins | American author |
| Marianne Rosenberg | German singer |
| Marianne Bachmeier | German activist |
| Marianne Hunter | American artist |
| Marianne Ihlen | Norwegian woman who inspired Leonard Cohen's song "So Long, Marianne" |
| Marianne St-Gelais | Canadian short track speed skater |
| Marianne Curley | Australian author |
| Marianne Timmer | Dutch former speed skater |
| Marianne McAndrew | American actress and singer |
| Marianne Lumb | British chef |
| Marianne Fredriksson | Swedish author |
| Marianne Morris | English actress and model |
| Marianne Berglund | Swedish journalist and author |
Characters Named Marianne
| Marianne Chase | "The Infernal Devices" series by Cassandra Clare |
| Marianne Bellweather | "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Marianne Engel | "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson |
| Marianne Waverly | "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Marianne Bryant | "Middlemarch" by George Eliot |
| Marianne Hunter | "Portrait in Sepia" by Isabel Allende |
| Marianne Fisher | "The Ice Princess" by Camilla Läckberg |
| Marianne Dashwood | "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" by Ben H. Winters |
| Marianne Angelle | "Les Blancs" by Lorraine Hansberry |
| Marianne Sheldon | "Deep Water" by Patricia Highsmith |
| Marianne Bell | "Enduring Love" by Ian McEwan |