What is the origin of the name Merilyn?

Merilyn is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Merilyn?

Merilyn is currently ranked #14626 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Merilyn?

Merilyn is pronounced MER-i-lin.

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GirlIrish

Merilyn

MER-i-lin

Popularity

#14626

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,317

Peak Year

#75 in 1946

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Marilyn, which is often considered a combination of 'Mary' and 'Lynn', or an anglicized form of the Irish 'Muirgheal' meaning 'bright sea'.

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Meri Lynn Rilyn

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Marilyn Monroe
Iconic American actress, singer, and model.

Nicknames

Meri Lynn Rilyn

Spelling Variations

Marilyn Merle Merrilyn

Similar Names

Mary Lynn Marigold Marilla

Personality Traits

GlamorousCharismaticVivaciousEnchanting

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