Female Name
Mare
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
character actors
diminutives
Fleetwood Mac songs
horses
isograms
Leonard Cohen songs
Mare of Easttown characters
one syllable
Tori Amos lyrics
Writing Systems
МареMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
65/100
classic65%
refined65%
strange120%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
Mare is a diminutive form of Maria and other names beginning with 'Mar'. It is also commonly used to refer to an adult female horse or other equine animals, particularly mules and zebras. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is specifically defined as a female horse over four years old. The term 'broodmare' refers to a mare used for breeding purposes.
Etymology
Original Form:
Maria
Evolution:
The name 'Mare' evolved as a diminutive form of 'Maria' and other names starting with 'Mar'. Over time, it also became associated with female equine animals, particularly horses.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mare