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Merline

MER-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Celtic

Total Births

1,079

Peak Year

#37 in 1924

First Recorded

1910

Style

Mythological, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name is an English variant of Merlin, a legendary sorcerer from Arthurian legend, often associated with Celtic mythology and meaning "sea fortress" or "bright sea."

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Merlin

    Legendary wizard of Arthurian legend.

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Personality Traits

MysteriousWiseEnchantingIndependent

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