What is the origin of the name Merna?

Merna is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Merna?

Merna is currently ranked #11756 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlIrish

Merna

MUR-nuh

Popularity

#11756

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,461

Peak Year

#79 in 1930

First Recorded

1895

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly derived from the Irish name Muirne, meaning 'beloved'. It could also be of English origin.

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Mer Mernie

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Mer Mernie

Similar Names

Moira Myrna Maren Meara

Personality Traits

LovingGentleCalmPeaceful

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