Myrtle
MUR-təl
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
136,976
Peak Year
#4,094 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Myrtle is an English name derived from the myrtle tree, which symbolizes love and immortality.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Myrtle McAteer
American tennis player.
Myrtle Stedman
American singer and actress.
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