Origin, Meaning, And History Of Marlowe
Marlowe is a modern English name for both boys and girls. This unisex name is derived from the surname Marlow. Marlow is a habitational name from a place in Buckinghamshire on the Thames. The site is named after the Old English elements ‘mere’ meaning ‘lae’ or ‘pool’ and ‘lāfe’ meaning ‘remnants’ or ‘leavings.’ It is usually given to a boggy area after a lake has been drained.
Alternatively, this surname could also be the Americanized form of the French Canadian surname Marleau. Marleau is a variant of the French Merlot, which is derived from Merle and has several meanings. It could come from the Old French and Middle High German meaning ‘blackbird.’ It could also be a habitational name derived from Le Merle or a variant of the English Marle, a topographic name derived from the Middle English marle, meaning a type of fertilizer. Moreover, it could come from the German habitational names from places called Merle, Marle, or Maarle. In the US, Merle could be the variant of Mrle.
With so many different spellings and meanings, this name has become a favorite with new parents in recent years. In 2022, it ranked among the top 1000 names for baby girls in the US, ranking at 781st position – a marked increase from 2021’s 894. However, it was used almost exclusively for girls (1).
Marlowe has appeared in several media in pop culture too. First, we have Marlowe Sawyer, a recurring character in the award-winning medical drama TV series Nip/Tuck. Peter Dinklage played this role. Next, the comedy-drama TV series Psych has a character named Marlowe Viccellio Lassiter, played by Kirsty Swanson is a recurring character. If you or your parents watched WKRP in Cincinnati, you might remember Jennifer Elizabeth Marlowe. The character was played by Loni Anderson, who received several awards for her role. Natalie Marlowe Dillon is also a character in the soap opera All My Children.
In real life, actors Tom Sturridge and Sienna Miller have a daughter named Marlowe.
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Famous People With The Name Marlowe
- Marlowe PeytonAmerican actor and singer, known for their roles in Jessie and The Neighbors and for lending their voice in Santa Paws2: The Santa Pups
- Deb MarloweAmerican author, known for writing historical romance novels
- Fernanda MarloweBritish actress, known for her role as Corporal Bell in Doctor Who
- Christopher MarloweEnglish playwright of the 16th century, known for his works Dido, Queen of Carthage and Tamburlaine
- Frank MarloweAmerican character actor, known for acting in over 200 movies in his 3-decade-long career
- Melissa Anne ‘Missy’ MarloweAmerican gymnast and Olympian
Marlowe On The Popularity Chart
Marlowe has seen a lot of ups and downs since the 80s. Check out the SSA graphs below to get a better idea.
Popularity Over Time
Marlowe saw a slow climb up the popularity chart after 2004. The name peaked in 2018 with 30 babies per million.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Marlowe has gone down in ranking since the 80s, however, it has improved slightly in the last decade. Its highest rank was 16,180 while its lowest was 31,362.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Marlowe
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How To Communicate The Name Marlowe In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Marlowe?
The name Marlowe means ‘remnants of a lake.’
2. What is the origin of the name Marlowe?
Marlowe has an Old English origin.
3. Is Marlowe a popular name?
Marlowe is a relatively uncommon name that has grown in popularity recently. Although it has suffered dramatic fluctuations in its popularity over the years, the name Marlowe saw an upward trend after 2004 in the US and is becoming increasingly popular as a girl’s given name (1).
4. Is Marlowe a first name?
Marlowe is both a surname and a given name. It typically originated as a habitational last name and was first recorded in Buckinghamshire, meaning it was derived from the name of the place where the initial bearer resided. Marlowe slowly became popular as a unisex first name from its usage as a surname.
References:
- Change in Name Popularity;
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/popularity_increase.html
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