Mercedes

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mercedes means "mercies" or "a benefaction" in Spanish. It is also derived from the name of the Virgin Mary "Maria de las Mercedes", which means "Mary of Mercies".
Pronunciation
mehr-SEH-dhehs(Latin American Spanish)
mehr-THEH-dhehs(European Spanish)
mer-SAY-deez (Spanish pronunciation), mer-SUH-deez (English pronunciation)
mər-SAY-deez(English)
Popularity
The name Mercedes is not very popular in the United States, ranking at #862 in 2020. However, it is more popular in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Mercedes
Cartoon of Mercedes

Mercedes Name meanings & History

The name Mercedes means "mercies" or "a benefaction" in Spanish. It is also derived from the name of the Virgin Mary "Maria de las Mercedes", which means "Mary of Mercies". Means "mercies" (that is, the plural of mercy), from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, meaning "Our Lady of Mercies". It is ultimately from the Latin word merces meaning "wages, reward", which in Vulgar Latin acquired the meaning "favour, pity" [1]. The name Mercedes is typically used for girls, but it could also be used for boys in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Mercedes: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mercedes:

M: Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Memory,Maternal,Mother

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive,Environment

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

C: Candid,Clever,Chatty,Copycat,Curious,Choice,Cute

D: Determined,Doting,Domestic,Dutiful,Demanding,Daddy

S: Solidity,Social Standing,Sensuality,Security,Status,Sex,Success

Mercedes is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mercedes include Mercedes McCambridge, an American actress, and Mercedes Lackey, an American author.

2.) Mercedes (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) merciful; rewarded

Other Forms: Mercedez, Mercides, Mersadez, Mersaydes


3.) Mercedes (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Merciful

Other Forms: Merceydes, Mersaydes


4.) Mercedes (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) reward, payment. (Spanish) merciful.

Other Forms: Meceades, Mercedeas, Mercedees, Mercedies, Mercedis, Mersades


5.) MERCEDES (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Spanish merced (mercy). The name is bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, “Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes ” (Our Lady of Mercy). Var: Marceda, Marcedes, Mercedas, Mercedez, Mersedes. Dim: Mechita. Pet: Mecha, Meche. (MARE-SAY-DAYS)


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