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Name Origin

Marylou is a feminine given name, a combination of the names Mary and Louise. Mary is a classic biblical name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' Louise is of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior.'

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Famous People

Marylou Retton (1978-)

Gymnast

  • Won gold medal in the all-around at the 1984 Summer Olympics
  • First American woman to win the Olympic all-around title

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