Merla
MER-lah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
424
Peak Year
#16 in 1949
First Recorded
1908
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely a diminutive of names like Merle or Mildred, with possible connections to the blackbird (from Old French 'merle') or a debated meaning of 'gentle strength'.
Numerology
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