📖 About Maree
Maree is an Australian spelling variant of Marie, itself derived from the Hebrew Miriam meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' The name peaked in Australian baby name charts in the 1950s and early 1960s, ranking as high as 51st in 1955. It reflects the post-war Australian trend of giving familiar names a fresh, local spelling, and today carries the warm nostalgia of the mid-century era.
📍 Details
- OriginEnglish
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningVariant of Marie/Mary; bitter or beloved
⭐ Famous People
- Maree Holland — Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, representing the Labor Party.
- Maree Cheatham — American actress best known for her long-running role as Marie Horton on the US soap opera Days of Our Lives.
- Maree Bernard — Australian netball player who represented Australia in international competition during the 1970s and 1980s.