Names like Marilyn
If Marilyn is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Marilyn has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Evalyn, Jocelyn, Madalynn and Joslyn.
24 girl names like Marilyn
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- EvalynEvalyn is a variation of Evelyn, meaning "desired" or "wished for."Also GermanSame “-yn” ending
- Jocelyn#393Jocelyn comes from a Germanic name meaning "a member of the Gauts tribe." Gauts were a…Also GermanSame “-yn” ending
- MadalynnMadalynn is a modern variant of Madeline, meaning "woman from Magdala." Magdala was a…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- JoslynA combination of the name "Josse" (meaning "a member of the Gauts", an ancient Germanic…Also GermanSame “-yn” ending
- Allie#569Allie is often short for Alice or Alexandra.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- EmileeEmilee is a variation of Emily, meaning "rival" or "imitator."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Amelie#828It means "work" or "industrious." It suggests someone who is hardworking and striving.Also German3 syllables
- KarleeKarlee is often seen as a variant of names like Carla or Caroline.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- AleighaAleigha is a modern invented name.Also German3 syllables
- RoselynA combination of Rose (a flower) and Lyn (a lake or waterfall).Same “-yn” ending3 syllables
- GretaGreta means "pearl." It's a short form of the name Margareta.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- AubriannaAubrianna is a modern invented name, likely a combination of Aubrey (meaning "ruler of…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- AubriAubri means "ruler of the elves" or "elf ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- MareliLikely a combination of Maria and Elisabeth.Also German3 syllables
- Giselle#382Giselle means "pledge" or "hostage." It suggests someone trustworthy.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Makenzie#700Son of Kenneth; born of fireSimilar popularity curve3 syllables
- GeraldineMeans "ruler with a spear."Also German3 syllables
- Kathryn#729Kathryn means "pure." It comes from the Greek name Aikaterine.Same “-yn” ending
- MarleneMarlene is a combination of the names Maria and Magdalene.Also German
- Kaitlyn#802Kaitlyn is an Irish name that's a version of Katherine.Same “-yn” ending
- AddisynThis name is a modern variation of the surname 'Addison,' which means 'son of Adam.'…Same “-yn” endingSimilar popularity curve
- GretchenGretchen is a German name that means "pearl."Also German
- OdalysOdalys likely means "wealthy heritage" or "prosperous estate."Also German3 syllables
- LorenaLorena means "from Lorraine." Lorraine is a region in France.Also German3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Marilyn?
- Names with a similar style to Marilyn include Evalyn, Jocelyn, Madalynn, Joslyn, Allie and Emilee.
- How are these names matched to Marilyn?
- Each name is compared with Marilyn on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Marilyn has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Marilyn?
- Evalyn, Jocelyn, Madalynn, Joslyn and Allie share Marilyn's German roots.