Mary
MAIR-ee
A classic biblical name tied to the Virgin Mary, long associated with devotion and widespread use in Christian cultures.
Meaning
Mary ultimately comes through Greek and Latin from the Hebrew name Miryam. Its exact original meaning is uncertain, which is why traditional sources offer a range of possible explanations. In Christian naming, the name became especially prominent through its association with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Origin
HebrewGreekLatinEnglishfeminine
Fun fact
The excerpts note that in Gaelic the name appears in several forms, including Mairi, Moire, and Muire.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.