Marianne is a feminine name that is often associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and strength. It has been used in various cultures and languages, and is a popular name in many countries. Marianne: With Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, Tiphaine Daviot, Ralph Amoussou. When a famous horror writer goes back to her hometown, she finds out that the evil spirit that plagues her dreams is also there in real life. Marianne is the French equivalent of the Greek name Mariamne, a variation of Mary. The name Mary originated from the Hebrew name Miriam or Mirjam. In addition, Marianne is a diminutive of Marian or Marion, the medieval French variant of Maria, meaning ‘rebellious.’. Netflix's Marianne horror hit follows Emma, a famous author, as her dark fiction comes to life. Delivers haunting scares filled with supernatural terror, eerie atmosphere, and psychological suspense.