Meaning: A name with a warm, nurturing resonance
Origin: Hebrew — from Miriam (מִרְיָם), possibly from meri (beloved) or mar (bitter) + yam (sea)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #78
Total births: 7,311
History: Mary was Australia's most popular name through the colonial era and into the mid-20th century. Mary Reibey, transported as a convict, became one of colonial Australia's wealthiest merchants — her face was on the $20 note. Mary means Australia's rags-to-riches convict heritage.
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