The name Marni originates from several languages, including Hebrew, meaning "rejoice", and Latin as a variant of "

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", meaning "of the sea". It also has derivations from

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and

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. "Marni" and "Marnie" are the two most common spellings of the female first name, ranking 2,446 and 1,498, respectively, out of 4,275 for females of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census.

Variants

Due to its many derivations, a number of alternate spellings and related variant names exist, including: * Marni * Marnee * Marnie * Marny, a Scandinavian variant of Marina * Marney * Marne * Marna * Marnette * Marnina

People with the given name

* Marnie Baizley (born 1975), Canadian squash player *

Marnie Bassett Flora Marjorie (''Marnie'') Bassett (30 June 1889 – 3 February 1980) was an Australian historian, biographer and travel writer. Her writing focussed on women's and family history, with particular attention to people from Australia. Earl ...

(1889–1980), Australian historian and biographer * Darcey Bussell (born Marnie Crittle in 1969), English ballerina *

Marnie Gillett Marian Newell "Marnie" Gillett (August 13, 1953 – December 3, 2004) was an American gallerist and arts administrator. She was executive director of SF Camerawork for 20 years. Early life and education Marian Newell Gillett was born in Mont ...

(1953-2004), American arts administrator * Marnie Hughes-Warrington (born 1970), Australian professor and author *

Marni Jackson Marni Jackson is a Canadian journalist. She is most noted for her 1992 memoir ''The Mother Zone'', which was a shortlisted finalist for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour in 1993, and her 2002 non-fiction book ''Pain: The Fifth Vital S ...

, Canadian non-fiction author * Marnie McBean (born 1968), Canadian rower and triple Olympic champion *

Marnie McGuire Marnie McGuire (born 22 February 1969) is a former New Zealand professional golfer who played mostly on the LPGA of Japan Tour. McGuire won the British Ladies Amateur in 1986 as a 17-year-old and was at the time the youngest champion in the tou ...

(born 1969), former New Zealand professional golfer * Marni Nixon (1930–2016), Hollywood voice specialist *

Marnie Peters Marnie Peters (born in either 1970 or 1971) is a Canadian former wheelchair basketball player and accessibility consultant who won gold medals in each of the women's wheelchair basketball tournament at the 2000 Summer Paralympics and the 2002 Wo ...

, Canadian wheelchair basketball player *

Marnie Reece-Wilmore Marnie Reece-Wilmore (born 10 January 1974) is an Australian actress from Sydney. She is best known for her role playing Debbie Martin in ''Neighbours'', and was the third actress to portray the character. Career Reece-Wilmore is best known fo ...

(born 1974), Australian actress *

Marnie Schulenburg Marnie Schulenburg (May 21, 1984 – May 17, 2022) was an American actress who was known for her role as Alison Stewart on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' (2007–2010). Early life Marnie Schulenburg was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts ...

(1984-2022), American actress * Marnie Simpson (born 1992), English reality TV star from ''Geordie Shore'' * Marnie Stern (born 1976), American songwriter and guitarist * Marni Thompson, Canadian actress *

Marnie Weber Marnie Weber (born 1959) is an American artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. Her work includes photography, sculpture, installations, film, video, and performances. She is also a musician. Life and work Marnie Weber was born in Bridgeport ...

(born 1959), American artist * Marnie Woodrow (born 1969), Canadian writer and journalist

People with the surname

* Helen Marnie (born 1978), Scottish musician with the band Ladytron

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