Marlise
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marlise first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 349 babies have been named Marlise in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlise is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,809 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,809
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marlise
Marlise is a girl name .
Marlise is currently ranked #65,809 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlise include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, Ise, Isey, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlise include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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