Mescal
MES-kuhl
Mescal is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “This name is thought to be derived from the Mescalero Apache tribe, meaning 'deer' in their language. It can also be linked to a type of alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant.”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Mescal Means
“This name is thought to be derived from the Mescalero Apache tribe, meaning 'deer' in their language. It can also be linked to a type of alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant.”
The Story of Mescal
This name evokes the spirit of wild landscapes and the keen senses of the deer.
Mescal is thought to be derived from the Mescalero Apache tribe, with 'mescal' meaning 'deer' in their language. It may also carry connotations of the agave plant. It first appeared in records in 1914, a connection to the natural world.
You imagine a daughter with an independent spirit and a resourceful nature. Mescal is for the child who will be spirited and connected to the earth, with a keen awareness and a graceful energy.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#22 in 1924
Total Births
179
First Recorded
1914
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