Merl

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Merl is not well-defined in English. However, as a variant of Merlin, it means "sea fortress" or "hill fort". In Welsh, the meaning is "sea, hill" and "fortress, fortification".
Popularity
Merl is not a popular name worldwide. It is not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the US or any other country.

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Merl Name meanings & History

Merl is a variant of the Old English name, Merlin. It is derived from the Welsh word 'Myrddin', meaning "sea fortress" or "hill fort". It is also the name of the famous wizard in Arthurian legend. The meaning of the name Merl is not well-defined in English. However, as a variant of Merlin, it means "sea fortress" or "hill fort". In Welsh, the meaning is "sea, hill" and "fortress, fortification". Diminutive of Miryam. Merl is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Merl: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merl:

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

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

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

L: Liaison,Languid,Luscious,Legal,Lover,Lovely,Lazy

Merl is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Merl (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: The meaning of Merl is "falcon" or "sea fortress".


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Description: Merl is an English name derived from the Old French name, Merlin. The meaning of Merl is "falcon" or "sea fortress". Diminutive of Miryam. Merl is a great name choice for people who don't want a name that is too common. It can be used for both boys and girls.

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