Marion

Marion is a common name used in various contexts, including as a given name, surname, and place name. It is derived from the Latin name Marius, and it may also be a feminine form of the name Marion.

Given name

Marion is a unisex given name, used predominantly for females. It is of French origin and is a diminutive form of the name Marie, which is a French form of Mary. Notable people with the given name Marion include Marion Cotillard, a French actress, and Marion Jones, a former world champion track and field athlete.

Surname

Marion is also used as a surname. Notable people with the surname Marion include Buddy Marion, a former professional baseball player, and Francis Marion, a military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War.

Place name

Marion is a common place name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is often used for cities, towns, and counties. Notable places named Marion include Marion, Ohio, a city in the United States, and Marion County, Florida, a county in the United States.

In popular culture

Marion is also a name used in popular culture. For example, Marion Crane is a character in the novel Psycho by Robert Bloch and its film adaptations.

See also

• List of places named Marion
• List of people named Marion