Merida
muh-REE-dah
Popularity
#2471
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
1,506
Peak Year
#116 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The name of a city in Spain, possibly of Latin origin meaning 'sea-gift' or of Celtic origin meaning 'great'. It is also famously associated with the Disney princess.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Merida
Brave protagonist of the Disney Pixar film.
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