MARION

Pronunciation: The name Marion is commonly pronounced as “MARE-ee-un” or “MAR-ee-un”.
Popularity: Marion was once a very popular name but has declined in usage in recent decades. It ranked in the top 100 U.S. names for girls from the 1880s to 1960s.
Associated Color: Blue, symbolizing depth, stability, trust, and wisdom. This reflects the name’s connection to the sea in one of its potential meanings.
Historical Figures:

• Marion Davies (1897-1961) – American actress and producer.
• Marion Barry (1936-2014) – American politician who served as the Mayor of Washington, D.C.

Famous People:

• Marion Cotillard (born 1975) – French actress and singer.
• Marion Jones (born 1975) – Former American track and field athlete.
• Marion Bartoli (born 1984) – French former professional tennis player.

Fictional Characters:

• Marion Ravenwood – Character from the Indiana Jones film franchise.
• Marion Crane – Character in Alfred Hitchcock’s film “Psycho“.
• Marion Cunningham – Character from the TV series “Happy Days“.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Mary, Marie, Marian, Mari
Variations and Alternates: Marión (Spanish), Marionas (Lithuanian)
Additional Information:

• Marion was originally more common as a male name but became predominantly female in the 20th century.
• The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
• In French, Marion is traditionally a diminutive of Marie.
• Marion has connections to both Christian and Jewish traditions through its association with Mary/Miriam.
• The name experienced a resurgence in popularity in France in the late 20th century.
• Marion is sometimes used as a surname in addition to a given name.