"Mary: beloved, wished-for child (Hebrew); Kathryn: pure, clear (Greek)"
Marykathryn
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A distinctive 4-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marykathryn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 507 babies have been named Marykathryn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marykathryn is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #35,753 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #35,753
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- American English Irish Catholic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Marykathryn
Marykathryn is a girl name with American, English, Irish, and Catholic origins . The name means "Mary: beloved, wished-for child (Hebrew); Kathryn: pure, clear (Greek)" in Hebrew / Greek .
Marykathryn is currently ranked #35,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Marykathryn has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Marykathryn include MK, Mary, Kathy, Kate, and Mary Kate. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marykathryn include Mary, Maryam, Maryjane, Maryann, Maryn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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