Marion

Marion is a name used as both a given name and a surname. It is commonly feminine in modern English-speaking contexts, though historically it has appeared as a male name in some cultures. The given-name form is typically derived from Marian or Marie, forms of Mary.

Notable people with the given name include the French actress Marion Cotillard and the American track and field athlete Marion Jones.

As a place name, Marion appears in several countries. In the United States there are towns named Marion and multiple Marion Counties, including Marion, Indiana; Marion, Ohio; Marion, North Carolina; and Marion, Alabama.

In popular culture, Marion Ravenwood is a central character in the Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark, as well as its subsequent installments.

The surname Marion is found in various regions, with individuals bearing the name across Europe and the Americas. The name also appears in toponymy and in organization names, reflecting its broad use as both a family name and a place-based identifier.