Marion

The name Marion has its roots in the ancient Roman name Marianus, which was derived from the name of the Roman god Mars, the god of war. The name Marianus meant 'of Mars' or 'martial'.

Over time, the name evolved into the French feminine form Marion. It was particularly popular in medieval France and has been used as a given name for girls ever since.

Marion has been a common name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It has been consistently among the top 1,000 names for baby girls in the United States.

The name is sometimes interpreted as a combination of the names Mary and Ann, but this is considered a folk etymology and is not the true origin of the name.