Merly
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Merly is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Merly is a diminutive of names like Merle, which is French for 'blackbird', or a less common variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.”. It currently ranks #11755 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2012.
What Merly Means
“Merly is a diminutive of names like Merle, which is French for 'blackbird', or a less common variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.”
The Story of Merly
Listen closely, and you might hear the melody of a small bird's song carried on a gentle breeze.
Merly is a name with roots in the sweet sound of French, possibly a diminutive of Merle, meaning 'blackbird,' or a variant of Shirley, evoking a 'bright meadow.' It first appeared in records in 1986, a name finding its voice.
This name suits a daughter who will move through life with a naturally observant and melodious spirit. You see her appreciating the subtle beauty in the world, her gentle presence a constant, soothing melody to those around her.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 2012
Total Births
242
First Recorded
1986
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