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Marnie
MAHR-nee
Marnie (name) means a female given name. Example: “Marnie is the title character of a 1964 Hitchcock film.”
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A female given name.
""Marnie?" she said slowly, reading the name on the cover. "But how did you know? Marian was always called Marnie-""
— Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There (1967)
"Marnie is the title character of a 1964 Hitchcock film."
How to use Marnie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, possibly derived from Marina or Marian.
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Etymology
Likely a shortened form of Marina or a pet form of Marian.
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What does “Marnie” mean?
The word “Marnie” means a female given name. In plain terms, a woman's first name, possibly derived from Marina or Marian.
How do you pronounce “Marnie”?
“Marnie” is pronounced MAHR-nee (/ˈmɑɹni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marnie” in a sentence?
Here is “Marnie” used in a sentence: “Marnie is the title character of a 1964 Hitchcock film.”
What part of speech is “Marnie”?
“Marnie” is a name.
