Marlin

Marlin Meaning & Origin

About Marlin
The name Marlin is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "merline," which refers to a small falcon. Marlin can also be a variant of the name Merlin, which is associated with the legendary wizard from Arthurian legends. Additionally, Marlin is a type of fish, known for its distinctive long bill. Overall, the name Marlin is often associated with qualities such as agility, wisdom, and a connection to nature.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marlin are male.

Marlin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.76% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marlin in Braille

Here's how to represent Marlin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marlin in braille

How to Spell the Name Marlin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marlin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marlin in sign language

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