Mare - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Mare \m(a)-

is of Irish origin. Variant of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea". Actress Mare Winningham.

Mare has 2 variant forms: Mair and Maire.

Baby names that sound like Mare are Mara, Mari, Marie, Maree and Maure.

Mare is an uncommon first name for women but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#55677 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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