Meredith

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Great ruler" or "protector of the sea"
Pronunciation
MEH-ruh-dith (English)
MEHR-ə-dith(English)
Popularity
The name Meredith is currently more popular for girls than boys, and it ranks at #503 in the United States and #643 in England as of 2021.

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Cartoon of Meredith

Meredith Name meanings & History

"Great ruler" or "protector of the sea". From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, from Old Welsh forms such as Margetud, possibly from mawredd "greatness, magnificence" combined with iudd "lord". The Welsh forms of this name were well used through the Middle Ages. Since the mid-1920s it has been used more often for girls than for boys in English-speaking countries, though it is still a masculine name in Wales. A famous bearer of this name as surname was the English novelist and poet George Meredith (1828-1909). Meredith is a popular name for baby girls, and it is also used for boys. It is often chosen by parents who are looking for a name that is both traditional and unique.

Zodiac Sign of Meredith: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Meredith:

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

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

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

T: Touchy,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Testy,Truth,Talkative

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle

Meredith is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Meredith Grey (fictional character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy"), Meredith Brooks (American singer-songwriter), Meredith Monk (American composer and performer)

2.) MEREDITH (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of debated meaning, some believe it to be derived from the Welsh elements mor (sea) and differaf (I protect): hence, “sea protector” or “protector of the sea.” Others believe it is from the Welsh Maredudd, an obsolete name of which the second element is idudd (lord). Meredith originated as a surname, then was bestowed as a personal name upon male children. It is now more commonly used as a female name. (MARE-EH-DITH)


3.) Meredith (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) protector

Other Forms: Merdith, Mere, Meredyth, Meridith, Merrey


4.) Meredith (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) protector

Other Forms: Mer, Meredithe, Meredyth, Merridith, Merry


5.) Meredith (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Great lord

Other Forms: Meridith, Merredith


6.) Meredith (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) protector of the sea.

Other Forms: Meredeth, Meredif, Merediff, Meredithe, Meredy, Meredyth, Meredythe, Merrydith, Merrydithe, Merrydyth


7.) MEREDITH (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Modern form of the Old Welsh Maredudd and Meredudd, which are of uncertain derivation. Some believe iudd (lord) is the second element. (MEH-REH-DITH)


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