Marlowe
Meaning of Marlowe
Marlowe is an English surname-turned-charmer, pronounced MAR-loh, and it springs from a picturesque Old English place name that meant “remnants of a lake.” Picture a misty meadow where the water has slipped away, leaving rich green ground—Marlowe carries that quiet, poetic shimmer wherever it goes. Literary buffs will hear echoes of Elizabethan firebrand Christopher Marlowe, while mystery lovers may tip their hats to hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe; between quills and trench coats, the name wears creativity and cool composure in equal measure. After actress Sienna Miller chose it for her daughter in 2012, Marlowe paddled swiftly up the U.S. charts, landing at a lively No. 518 in 2024. She sits comfortably alongside stylish cousins like Harlow and Margot, yet still feels a touch more off-beat, like a jazz riff at twilight. For parents seeking something both classic and contemporary—equal parts English rose and American indie-film heroine—Marlowe offers a warm, windswept invitation to let imagination run free.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as MAR-loh (/ˈmɑːləʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as MAR-loh (/ˈmɑrloʊ/)
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Notable People Named Marlowe
| Marlowe Parker is an incarcerated artist at Louisiana State Penitentiary, celebrated for his work exhibited at the Angola Rodeo and praised by the warden. |
