Merida

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Merida means "pearl" in Scottish Gaelic
Popularity
Merida is not a common name in the English-speaking world. It ranked #902 in popularity in the United States in 2020 according to DefineName.

cartoon of the name Merida
Cartoon of Merida

Merida Name meanings & History

Merida means "pearl" in Scottish Gaelic. The name of the main character in the Disney/Pixar movie Brave (2012) about a medieval Scottish princess. The meaning of her name is unexplained, though it could be based on the Spanish city of Mérida, derived from Latin Emerita Augusta meaning "veterans of Augustus", so named because it was founded by the emperor Augustus as a colony for his veterans. Merida is often used as a female given name in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Merida: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merida:

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

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

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive

Merida is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Merida (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: One who has achieved a high honour


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