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[Facts] Mirren
Can anyone tell me about the name Mirren? It is a Scottish Saints Name
what is the correct spelling for the female version and what does it mean? What is the origin of the name?
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Aha, St Mirren, the patron saint of Scottish football?It's the local pronunciation of Marian, or indeed Marion, and would mean either Little Mary or Belonging To Mary - the Mary in question being the BVM.
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