Marylou as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Marylou

What is the meaning of the name Marylou ?

The baby name Marylou is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAIR-ee-loo (/ˈmɛəriˌluː/),MAY-ree-loo (/ˈmeɪriˌluː/).

Marylou is in Origin.

Marylou is a compound given name formed from Mary and Lou. Mary descends from Hebrew Miryam via Greek and Latin into English; its meaning is debated, commonly interpreted as “beloved” or “wished-for child,” with traditional associations such as “sea of bitterness” or “rebellious.” Lou is a French pet form of Louise, the feminine of Louis, from Germanic Hludwig (“famous” + “war”), often glossed as “famous warrior.” Together, Marylou carries a blended sense like “beloved, famous warrior.”

The name gained currency in North America in the early to mid-20th century during the vogue for double names. Notable bearers include philanthropist Marylou Whitney; a prominent variant is the two-word Mary Lou, as in gymnast Mary Lou Retton. Other spellings and cognates include Mary-Lou, Marilou (French/Canadian), Marilu (Spanish), Marilù (Italian), and Marie-Lou. Nicknames range from Mary and Lou to Lulu.