Pet Names · Entry

Marley

English (surname, origin debated)

“uncertain; possibly 'pleasant wood or clearing'”

Where it comes from

possibly from an Old English place name meaning 'pleasant wood or clearing'

Why It's Popular for Pets

Marley's popularity as a dog name rose sharply after the bestselling book and film Marley & Me, about a famously boisterous Labrador Retriever.

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