Marlowe
Unisex · Old English
marlowe · 2 beats
Meaning
Marsh meadow; the Elizabethan playwright Christopher Marlowe gave it a literary spine.
The vibe
Marlowe is the name on the cover of a worn paperback. Modern and academic, this neutral surname-name suits someone observant, dry-witted, and quietly brilliant.
Quick questions
Is Marlowe a boy's or a girl's name?
Marlowe is a unisex name of Old English origin.
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