Merle

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Merle can be associated with the symbolism of the blackbird bird, which is said to represent communication and self-expression.
Pronunciation
In English, Merle is pronounced as "merl."
MURL(English)
Popularity
The popularity of Merle as a given name has varied over time and has different rankings in different countries. In the United States, it was most popular in the early 1900s, but has since declined in usage. In recent years, it has been considered a rare name.

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Merle Name meanings & History

Merle is derived from the Old French word "merle" which means "blackbird.". The name Merle can be associated with the symbolism of the blackbird bird, which is said to represent communication and self-expression. Variant of Merrill or Muriel. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula). This name is also common in Estonia, though a connection to the English-language name is uncertain. Merle can be used as both a first name and a last name. It is often considered a gender-neutral name and has been used for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Merle: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merle:

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

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

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

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

Merle is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Merle (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Blackbird


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Cartoon of Merle

Description: Blackbird. Recorded in 16th-century Frankfurt, Germany. The name Merle is versatile, as it can be used for both males and females. It is often seen as a strong and independent name for girls.

Famous People

Merle Haggard, American country singer; Merle Oberon, British actress; Merle Travis, American country singer and guitarist.

3.) Merle (Female)

Usage: Estonian

Meanings: The name Merle means "blackbird" or "famous chief".


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Cartoon of Merle

Description: The name Merle has multiple origins. It is of French origin, meaning "blackbird", and also has Germanic roots, meaning "famous chief". The name Merle means "blackbird" or "famous chief". Recorded in 16th-century Frankfurt, Germany. The name Merle can be used as a first name or a middle name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Merle include Merle Haggard, an American country singer, and Merle Dandridge, an American actress known for her roles in shows like "Greenleaf" and "The Night Shift."

4.) MERLE (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the French merle (blackbird), one of a small group of names derived from the names of birds. Var: Murle. Short: Merl. (MERL)


5.) Merle (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a short form of Merlin, Merrill.

Other Forms: Merl, Meryl, Murl, Murle


6.) Merle (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, French) blackbird.

Other Forms: Mearl, Mearla, Mearle, Merl, Merla, Merlina, Merline, Merola, Murle, Myrl, Myrle, Myrleen, Myrlene, Myrline


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