Origin, Meaning, And History of Marney
Marney is a name of Greek and Latin origin derived from the words Marina, Marmara, and Marni. As a diminutive of Marina, the name means ‘one who is of the sea’ and can be traced back to the Ancient Roman family name Marinus and the Latin word Marni.
However, Marney is essentially a toponymic name derived from the Greek word Marmaírō, which means ‘sparkling’ or ‘shining,’ and is related to the Marmara Sea in Turkey. This sea separated the Mediterranean Sea from the Black Sea and was named after an island on its southside called the Marmara Island, after the Greek word Mármaron, meaning ‘marble’.
Marmara Island, also known as Proikonesos or Proconnesus, is an ancient island that was historically popular as a white marble mining zone. Thus, the name Marney derives the meanings ‘gleaming,’ ‘to flash,’ and ‘crystalline rock’ from the historical associations of this island.
The name Marney is also a surname associated with the habitational name Marigny which is made of a combination of the Gallo-Roman personal name Marinius and the suffix ‘acum.’ This surname can be traced back to the village of Marigni in La Manche, Normandy.
One notable individual from the past with this last name was Sir Henry Marney. He held several prestigious positions, including Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Warden of the Stannaries, Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, and Knight of the Garter. These appointments were made by King Henry VII and continued into the reign of his successor.
The variants of the Marney surname include Marney, de Marney, Marnie, de Marenni, de Mareigni, and Merney.
A few other variants of this name include Marnay, Marnya, Marnie, Marnia, Marnee, Marna, Marne, Marnell, Marnina, Marnja, Marijin, Marinko, Marin, Marino, Marny, Marnay, Marnee, Marneh, Marne, Marnessa, Maren, Marion, Marian, Marianna, Myrna, Maurine, and Marijn.
A few fictional characters with this name include the detective Becky Marney from the gameHidden Agendaand little Marney from the bookMarney & Molly in the Land ofSofiaby L M Papageras.
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Famous People With The Name Marney
- Terence Arthur De MarneyBritish film, stage, radio & television actor, and theater director & writer; famous for his work on Wanted for Murder, No Way Back, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste, and Spartacus.
- Derrick Raoul Edouard Alfred De MarneyEnglish stage and film actor and producer, known for his work in Young and Innocent, Victoria the Great, No Way Back, and The Projected Man.
- Ellie MarneyAustralian writer and New York Times bestselling author of crime fiction, known for the Aurealis-winning None Shall Sleep, along with others such as No Limits, White Night, and Some shall break.
Marney On The Popularity Chart
According to the US Social Security Administration, Marney has fallen in popularity and ranking over time. Take a look at the following graphs to understand how this name has performed over time.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, the name Marney was popular among 13 babies per million, which was its highest share of the name. This was followed by a drop in popularity to 6 babies per million in 1981. However, the name was least popular between 1984 and 1986 and in 1996 when it was shared among 5 babies per million.
Source:Social Security Administration随着时间的推移排名
Marney in 1980 was ranked at 5428 followed by an inconsistent drop in ranking over time. The name was lowest ranked at 14, 955 in 1996.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Marney
The name Marney is pronounced mahr-nee. Here are a few more names with similar phonetic sounds.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Marney
Marney is a versatile name with multiple origins and meanings, some of which include one from the Marmara sea, shining, and sparkling. Here are a few names that may have similar meanings
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Marney?
The name Marney means a sparkling, shinig one.
2. What is the origin of the name Marney?
Marney has a Latin origin.
