BoyWelsh
Merl
MERL
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
2,852
Peak Year
#92 in 1922
First Recorded
1886
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Merlin, associated with the legendary wizard. It has Welsh origins.
Numerology
5
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Personality Traits
WiseMysteriousIntelligentCreative
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