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Merce

MERS

Letters

5

Syllables

1

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

10

Peak Year

#5 in 1925

First Recorded

1925

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of 'Mercedes' (Spanish for 'mercies' or 'condolences', referring to Mary, Our Lady of Mercy) or a diminutive of 'Mercer'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Merce Cunningham

    Influential American choreographer and dancer.

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Personality Traits

CompassionateArtisticElegantUnderstated

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