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I hear Marian and I think of Maid Marian from Robin Hood. I think it can come off as an old lady name but I've hardly met or known any Marians and they were all different ages so I don't get that impression. I like it though, I prefer the Marion spelling. Very pretty!

This was one of my top names many years ago! It was inspired by my relationship with two people who were very kind and supportive of me, named Mariana and Mary Ann. I thought Marian was the perfect compromise to honour that influence and association. I still really like it, but I don't know if I'd use it.

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I picture someone kind but very competent, with a sharp intelligence. Someone who likes obscure and romantic things, but takes them very seriously - like a scholar of Welsh poetry or Pre-Raphaelite etchings or something.

I adore this name, more than Miriam and Mariah.

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I picture a sweet, young (like 20-something) and short girl with glasses, who is very friendly and crafty and likes reading books.

This message was edited 8/5/2021, 2:28 AM

Someone very stern and matronly. Not someone fun to be around.