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I love Maren, but not that pronunciation. I've always heard it pronounced where Mar rhymes with far.

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Maren Eugenia is on my top list :)

I've always thought it was gorgeous, but for some reason it's never made it onto my would use list.

I can't stand Maren. There's no rational reason for this. I like Karen a lot, and Sharon is OK. But Maren ... ick.

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The only reason I can think of for me to dislike Maren is this. Many years ago, I met a friend of a friend named Marty. Then, out of the blue, I heard she had decided she wanted to be called Maren and no longer Marty.

I love it!

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I'm not even sure why.. It's just got something. It's more interesting than Mary, Marina or Marion. It's simple, but elegant. I like that it's derived from Mars / Marinus rather than Mary, as well.

I like it; though some may object, I think that it works well for either gender. The Senior Priest from the Exorcist used this name - although I believe the spelling to be Merrin - pronounced to rhyme with Karen.

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They are coming to get you, Barbra!

I like it, I think it's pretty and it reminds me of wintertime for some reason. I pronounce it the same as you. I prefer Mara (different MAR pronunciation).

Pronounced MAIR-un rhyme Darren and barren, I think it sounds harsh.
Pronounced MAH-ren rhyme warren, I sorta like it.

It's my friend's name! I think it's pretty. She has a little sister named Caroline.

It's pretty. Makes me understand why Karen was so popular at one time. Not so much Sharon, because I don't pronounce Sharon to rhyme with Karen or Maren.

I like it!
It feels more Irish to me than Danish/Norwegian, even though I'm Swedish myself. I think it has a nice sound and a good, warm feeling.