Baby name
Marianne
/mah · ree · AN/
Meaning
“Blend of Marie and Anne”
French compound of Marie and Anne, both of Hebrew origin; one of the symbolic names of the French Republic, emblazoned on government buildings.
How it ages.
Permanently dignified by French republican symbolism; ages with great distinction.
The cultural moment.
Common in France and Scandinavia throughout the 20th century; stable.