Merlie
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Merlie is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A variant of Merle, a French name derived from Latin 'merula', meaning 'blackbird'. It evokes a sense of nature and sweetness.”, and peaked in popularity in 1921.
What Merlie Means
“A variant of Merle, a French name derived from Latin 'merula', meaning 'blackbird'. It evokes a sense of nature and sweetness.”
The Story of Merlie
A name that sounds like a sweet whisper from nature, a gentle melody carried on the breeze.
Merlie, appearing as early as 1897, is a variation of the French 'Merle', meaning 'blackbird'. Its gentle, melodious quality evokes images of nature and sweetness, peaking in popularity in the 1920s.
When you say Merlie, you feel a sense of gentle sweetness and a free-spirited nature. It is a name for your daughter who will bring joy with her melodious spirit and her simple, kind heart.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#15 in 1921
Total Births
261
First Recorded
1897
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