Marlin

Marlin is a name of multiple origins, with different meanings in numerous languages and cultures. In Welsh origin, the name has been derived from the Welsh Myrddin, meaning ‘sea fortress' or 'hill near the sea’. It was used in the medieval text 'History Of The Kings Of Britain' by Geoffrey of Monmouth when discussing the legendary King Arthur. He changes the name to Merlinus to avoid any similarity with the word 'merde', a swear word. In Germanic origin, Marlin is a blend of two elements: 'maru' which means 'famous' and 'lant' meaning 'land'. In Romanian origin, it is believed to have come from the name Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' whereas in American origin, the meaning of Marlin is 'hawk or falcon'. Variations of Marlin include Marland, Marlon, Marlond, and Marlondo.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Combination of Mary and Lynn

Numerology

M is for mild, your mild and gentle way.

A is for able, for you surely are.

R is for reasonable, your understanding way.

L is for little, the little things you do.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Marlin lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Marlin

• Robert Quinlan "Bob" Costas American sportscaster