Merry

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Merry means "cheerful" or "happy". It is derived from the Old English word "mǣrġe", which means "famous".
Pronunciation
MEHR-ee
Merry is pronounced as MERR-ee or Mare-ee.
Popularity
The popularity of Merry as a baby girl name is not very high. It is ranked #9,550 in the United States, according to the 2021 Social Security Administration data.

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Merry Name meanings & History

The name Merry means "cheerful" or "happy". It is derived from the Old English word "mǣrġe", which means "famous". From the English word merry, ultimately from Old English myrige. This name appears in Charles Dickens' novel Martin Chuzzlewit (1844), where it is a diminutive of Mercy. The name Merry is commonly used as a female first name.

Zodiac Sign of Merry: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merry:

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

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

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Merry is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people named Merry. One notable person is Merry Clayton, an American soul and gospel singer.

2.) MERRY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Taken from merry (cheerful, happy, lighthearted), which is derived from the Middle English mery . Merry was a popular name in the 19th century, no doubt due to its pleasant associations. Var: Meri, Merrie. (MARE-REE)


3.) Merry (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Merry is derived from the Old English word "myrige", which means joyous, light-hearted, and happy. The name has connotations of joy, cheerfulness, and merriment.

Pronunciation: MEHR-ee(English)
mare-ee


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Description: The name Merry is derived from the Old English word "myrige", which means joyous, light-hearted, and happy. The name has connotations of joy, cheerfulness, and merriment. The name of a hobbit in J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings (1954). His full given name is Meriadoc; Merry is a semi-translation into English of his true hobbit-language name Kali meaning "jolly, merry" (in full Kalimac). The name Merry is a traditionally feminine name that is typically used in English-speaking countries.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Merry include Merry Anders, an American actress, and Merry Clayton, an American soul singer and actress.

4.) Merry (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) cheerful

Other Forms: Mer, Merie, Merri, Merrie


5.) Merry (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Merry means "lively", "cheerful", or "light-hearted". It is derived from the Old English word "myrige", meaning "pleasant" or "joyful".


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Description: The name Merry means "lively", "cheerful", or "light-hearted". It is derived from the Old English word "myrige", meaning "pleasant" or "joyful". Variant of Médéric. Merry is a charming and quirky name that would work well for parents looking for something unique and fun. It would be a good choice for parents who want to honor a Mary in their family but with a twist.

Famous People

There are numerous fictional characters with the name Merry, including Merry Brandybuck from "The Lord of the Rings" series.

6.) MERRY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from merry (cheerful, happy, lighthearted). (MER-EE)


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