About the first name Marie-Andrée
MeaningThe compound name Marie-Andrée combines Marie and Andrée. Marie has its own older etymology, while Andrée has its own older etymology.
Historical originMarie-Andrée belongs to the tradition of compound given names, especially common in French-speaking and Catholic families. Combining several elements often made it possible to honor multiple relatives, saints, or devotional figures.
Did you know?In genealogical records, Marie-Andrée may be written with or without a hyphen depending on the period, clerk, or indexing practice. Grouping these variants avoids treating the same compound name as separate names.
Pronunciation:ma-ri-an-dréma.ʁi.ɑ̃dʁ.e