The nameMarlise

Marlise is a French girl's name blending Marie and Lise.

Meaning

Marie comes from the Hebrew Miryam; Lise is a short form of Elisabeth.

Origin

French, a blended name.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1920s and 1930s.

Popularity of the name Marlise

Marlise in France

1931peak year (55 births)
820babies named Marlise in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marlise was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 330 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Marlise. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 1931. Half of all babies named Marlise in France were born before 1934, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Marlise in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marlise mean?

Marie comes from the Hebrew Miryam; Lise is a short form of Elisabeth.

What is the origin of the name Marlise?

French, a blended name.

Is Marlise a girl's or a boy's name?

Marlise is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Marlise?

Variants and related names of Marlise include Elisabeth.