Marianne’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Marianne
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Marianne. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Marianne's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Marianne mean?
Marianne is a combination of Marie and Anne, says Behind the Name, though it can also be seen as a variant of Mariana or Mariamne. Marie is the French form of Maria, and so of Miriam. Shortly after the French Republic was formed in 1792, a female figure called Marianne was adopted as the symbol of the state.
Marianne nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name lists Mariann as a Scandinavian and Hungarian form and Marjan as the Dutch. Marianne also contains Marie and Anne, and Mari and Annie are easy pet names.
Some famous Mariannes
Marianne Faithfull was born in Hampstead, London, on December 29, 1946. Wikipedia says she was discovered at a Rolling Stones party in 1964 by the band’s manager, Andrew Loog Oldham. Her first single, “As Tears Go By”, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Oldham, reached the UK top 10, and she became one of the leading women of the British Invasion. She also acted, in films including The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) and Hamlet (1969).
Marianne through the decades
Marianne was a mid-century favorite. US Social Security data has it at 190th in the 1940s and 183rd in the 1950s, when more than 18,400 American girls were named Marianne. Behind the Name says it ranked 16th in Germany in 1951.
Did you know?
Marianne is on French money. Wikipedia says Marianne has personified the French Republic since the Revolution, as an emblem of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason. Her profile appears on French euro coins, on postage stamps and on the government’s official logo, and a bronze Marianne stands over the Place de la Nation in Paris.
Gift ideas for a Marianne
- For Bastille Day. A July 14 gift for a name that stands for France.
- For a French student. A vocabulary notebook for verbs and phrases.
- For a trip to Paris. A travel journal for cafés and museums.
- For a ’60s music fan. A notebook for a record collector.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Marianne is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Marianne on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Marianne’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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