Marnix

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Marnix is derived from the Old Germanic masculine name Meinhard, which means "brave," "strong," or "hardy." In Dutch, the name Marnix is often associated with the famous 16th-century writer and statesman Philips van Marnix, who played a key role in the Dutch independence movement.
Pronunciation
MAHR-niks
The name Marnix is pronounced as "MAHR-niks" in Dutch.
Popularity
The name Marnix is not very popular worldwide. It is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any country.

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Marnix Name meanings & History

The name Marnix is derived from the Old Germanic masculine name Meinhard, which means "brave," "strong," or "hardy." In Dutch, the name Marnix is often associated with the famous 16th-century writer and statesman Philips van Marnix, who played a key role in the Dutch independence movement. From a Dutch surname, derived from the name of a village in Savoy, France. It is given in honour of the 16th-century Flemish and Dutch statesman Philips of Marnix, also a notable writer. The name Marnix is typically used as a first name for Dutch boys. It is a relatively uncommon name, and it is not often used in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Marnix: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Marnix:

M: Memory,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mommy,Mushy,Mother,Maternal

A: Angry,Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

N: Neurosis,Nervous,Nice,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nagging

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

X: Excitement,Extreme,Extravagant,Extensive,Exaggeration,Exhaustive,X marks' the spot

Marnix is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Marnix is Philips van Marnix, a prominent writer, and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. Other notable people with the name Marnix include Marnix Gijsen, a Belgian novelist, and Marnix Kolder, a Dutch footballer.

Related Names to Marnix

Meinhard, Maren, Marinus, Marno, Max

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