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Mercury

MER-kyoo-ree

Popularity

#8092

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

290

Peak Year

#32 in 2023

First Recorded

1972

Style

Mythological, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Named after the Roman god of commerce, travelers, and messengers, this unisex name is also the name of the second planet from the Sun and a chemical element.

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Freddie Mercury

    Iconic lead singer of the rock band Queen.

  • Mercury Seven

    The first group of astronauts selected by NASA.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

SwiftCommunicativeAdventurousIntellectual

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