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Merilynn

MER-ih-lin

Merilynn is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “A compound name combining Merry, meaning 'joyful', and Lynn, a Welsh name meaning 'lake'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1958.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginWelsh

What Merilynn Means

A compound name combining Merry, meaning 'joyful', and Lynn, a Welsh name meaning 'lake'.

The Story of Merilynn

Imagine a name born from the joyful lilt of Welsh folk songs and the quiet shimmer of hidden lakes.

Merilynn is a charming combination, blending the Welsh 'Mererid' which evolved into 'Merry' meaning joyful, with 'Llyn' a classic Welsh word for lake. It first appeared in records in the early 20th century, gaining notice mid-century.

When you think of Merilynn, you picture a daughter who approaches life with an infectious optimism. You see a child whose laughter bubbles forth like water from a clear spring, bringing a sense of lightheartedness wherever she goes.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

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

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#9 in 1958

Total Births

80

First Recorded

1922

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