Maurie

Maurie is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It may be a diminutive of the Irish girl’s name Maureen or Máirín, which is in turn a variant of Mary. This provides plenty of meanings, including “beloved,” “bitter,” “rebellious,” “myrrh,” and “wished-for child.” It may also be a shortened form of the French boy’s name Maurice, which derives from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning “dark-skinned” or “swarthy.” Whichever origin you prefer, Maurie has a cheerful, vintage charm. You may opt to name baby this on its own, or use it as a nickname for one of its longer forms.