Marpessa
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marpessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 8 babies have been named Marpessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marpessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,747 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,747
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Marpessa
Marpessa is a girl name .
Marpessa is currently ranked #16,747 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marpessa include Mar, Marp, Marpy, Marpie, Marpe, Marpey, Marpeie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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