What is the origin of the name Maredith?

Maredith is a name of Welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Maredith?

Maredith is pronounced MAIR-uh-dith.

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Maredith

MAIR-uh-dith

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 1977

First Recorded

1977

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A contemporary variant of Meredith, a Welsh name meaning 'sea lord' or 'sea protector'.

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Mare Meredith Dith

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Nicknames

Mare Meredith Dith

Spelling Variations

Meredith Maredeth

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Personality Traits

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