This is my first name, spelling: Maryanne. I am surprised how many people can not grasp that spelling, or remember the name. I get Maty Jane, Anne-Marie, Mary-Jo, Mary-Beth...holy cow, it is not that hard! Also no one ever thinks it is one word. Most people think Mary is my first name and Anne is my middle name. Nope. Maryanne is my first name, Elizabeth is my middle name. I like that is is not common, which is probably why people mess it up so much. I am not ever mean about it. But it has been a life long thing.
I want to say this name is beautiful though I do have dislikes like anyone other human. Maryanne does look like “Mary-yanne” so that does make the name seem very strange. I do prefer Miriam.
Maryanne Ito is an American soul singer, songwriter, and performer based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Blending genres such as neo soul, soul, hip hop, jazz, and R&B, she has been writing and performing since 2006 and collaborating with musicians such as Slapp Symphony and DJ Bennie James. In 2014 she released her debut album Waking Up, which peaked at No. 4 on the UK Soul Chart. The album incorporates diverse styles, with Star Advertiser calling her voice "distinctive, sweet and sexy."