Mare
m(a)-re
US Popularity:19585
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Beloved, wished-for child; Bitterness, sea of bitterness; Of the sea
A beautifully unique girl's name of Hebrew origins, Mare holds the meanings “beloved,” “wished-for child,” “bitterness” or “sea of bitterness,” and derives from the Hebrew Mary. Mare may also come from the Gaelic term na mara, meaning “of the sea.” Other forms of this unique title include Mair, Maire, Maree, and Maura. For those thalassophiles out there, Mare is a wonderful name for honoring one's love of the ocean. The sea can represent both chaos and calmness and continues to be a glorious mystery to explorers today. Baby Mare will undoubtedly be a shining star in others' eyes, embodying strength and courage through all of life's challenges.
How Popular Is The Name Mare?
U.S. Births
Overall:Mare is currently #19585 in U.S. births
Girl:Mare is currently #11757 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#11757
in 2023
- 11757
from 1989
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 216
Ancestry, Mare Family History
Behind the Name, Mare, February 2019
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
Name Doctor, Mare
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