Marianne is a girl's name of Literary origin meaning “The passionate and romantic heroine of 'Sense and Sensibility', representing emotion and sensibility..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Mari, Anna. As of 2026, Marianne ranks #860 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #139 in 1957.
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ma-RYAN
Phonetic spelling
Currently #860 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Marianne means “The passionate and romantic heroine of 'Sense and Sensibility', representing emotion and sensibility..” It is a girl's name of Literary origin.
Marianne is pronounced ma-RYAN.
Marianne is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Marianne currently ranks #860 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Marianne include Mari, Anna.
Middle names that pair well with Marianne include Marianne Rose, Marianne Claire, Marianne Jane.
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