| Meaning | from the sea |
| Origin | Hebrew, Scottish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mar-nie |
About Marnie
This spirited name carries an unmistakable charm that feels both vintage and contemporary. Marnie suggests a personality that's independent yet approachable, someone who can navigate social situations with ease while maintaining authentic connections. The name has a crisp, clean sound that rolls off the tongue effortlessly, making it memorable without being ostentatious. Parents who choose Marnie often appreciate names that stand apart from trending lists while still feeling familiar and warm. It works beautifully across all life stages, from a curious toddler to a confident professional, never feeling too juvenile or overly formal. The name's literary and cinematic associations add layers of sophistication without weighing it down with pretension.
Nicknames for Marnie
| Mar |
| Marn |
| Marns |
| Nie |
| Mimi |
Famous People Named Marnie
| Marnie Stern | American musician and guitarist |
| Marnie McBean | Canadian Olympic gold medalist rower |
| Marnie Alton | American actress and fitness instructor |
| Marnie Hughes-Warrington | Australian historian and academic |
| Marnie Duncan | Australian basketball player |
| Marnie Weber | American artist |
| Marnie Foulis | British fashion model |
| Marnie Piper | Kimberly J. Brown - Character from the Disney Channel movie "Halloweentown" |
| Marnie Madden | Tina Fey - Character from the TV show "30 Rock" |
| Marnie Stonebrook | Fiona Shaw - Character from the TV show "True Blood" |
Characters Named Marnie
| Marnie Edgar | Tippi Hedren - Character from Alfred Hitchcock's film "Marnie" |
| Marnie Piper | Kimberly J. Brown - Protagonist of the Disney Channel movie series "Halloweentown" |
| Marnie Hunter | Gaby Hoffmann - Character from the TV show "Girls" |
| Marnie Schulenburg | A character in the soap opera "As the World Turns" |
| Marnie Stonebrook | Fiona Shaw - Character from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Marnie Baxter | Character in the book "Girls in Pants - The Third Summer of the Sisterhood" by Ann Brashares |