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Name Origin

Marielle is a French feminine given name, a diminutive of Marie. It means 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

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Famous People

Marielle Heller (1979-)

Film director, screenwriter, actress

  • Directed films like 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' and 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'
  • Won numerous awards for her work

Marielle Jaffe (1980-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in television series like 'The L Word' and 'Greek'
  • Appeared in films such as 'Bride Wars'