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Merced

mer-SED

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

945

Peak Year

#23 in 1924

First Recorded

1905

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Merced is a Spanish name and surname, meaning 'mercy' or 'grace'. It is derived from 'María de la Merced' (Mary of Mercy).

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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mercedez Sosa

    Argentine singer, folk musician, and activist.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CompassionateGraciousEmpatheticKind

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