Merrill

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Merrill means "famous hill" or "bright sea" as it is also associated with the Welsh name "Meryl" which means "bright as the sea".
Pronunciation
MEHR-əl
The name Merrill is pronounced as "MER-uhl".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Merrill has decreased over time. It was most popular in the United States in the early 1900s, but has since fallen out of favor. As of 2021, it is not among the top 1000 baby names in the US.

cartoon of the name Merrill
Cartoon of Merrill

Merrill Name meanings & History

The name Merrill is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'meri' meaning "famous" and 'hyll' meaning "hill". The name Merrill means "famous hill" or "bright sea" as it is also associated with the Welsh name "Meryl" which means "bright as the sea". From an English surname that was derived either from the given name Muriel or from place names meaning "pleasant hill". Merrill is a unique and uncommon name, making it a good choice for parents who want something distinctive. It can be used for both boys and girls, and is suitable for a wide range of personalities.

Zodiac Sign of Merrill: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merrill:

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

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

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

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

Merrill 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

Famous people with the name Merrill include Merrill Osmond, an American musician and member of the Osmond family, and Merrill Stubing, a character from the television show "The Love Boat".

2.) MERRILL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the female name Muriel (sea bright), an Anglicized form of the Irish Muirgheal. See MURIEL (Female Names) and MUIRGHEAL (Irish Female Names). (MER-RIL)


3.) Merrill (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) renowned

Other Forms: Mere, Merell, Merill, Merrell, Merril, Meryll


4.) Merrill (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Irish) bright sea. (French) famous.

Other Forms: Meril, Merill, Merrel, Merrell, Merril, Meryl, Meryll


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