Female Name
Mariel
ma.ˈɾjel
ˈmɛɹ.i.əl
ˈmæɹ.i.əl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
child actors
Code Geass characters
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
directors
footballers
isograms
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha characters
Mahoutsukai no Yome characters
models
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
76/100
formal80%
upper class80%
natural100%
wholesome120%
refined140%
strange80%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Mariel is a diminutive form of the name Maria. It gained notable recognition through the American actress Mariel Hemingway, born in 1961, whose name was inspired by the Cuban town of Mariel. The name carries connotations of simplicity and charm, often associated with its root name Maria, which has biblical origins and means 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.'
Etymology
Original Form:
Maria
Evolution:
Mariel evolved as a diminutive or affectionate form of Maria, adapting to various cultural contexts over time.
Source:
Historical linguistic studies and name etymology databases.