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Merilee

MER-uh-lee

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

1,150

Peak Year

#54 in 1961

First Recorded

1929

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Merilee is an English name, often a combination of Mary ('wished-for child') and Lee ('meadow' or 'woodland clearing').

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

JoyfulSweetNature-lovingCharming

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