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Merril (girl)

What does Merril mean?

Merril Pronunciation of Merril as a name for girls (also used as boys' name Merril) is of English derivation, and Merril means "shining sea". Merril is an alternate form of Merrill. Merril is also a variation of Meryl (English): form of Muriel via Meriel.

STARTS WITH Mer-

ASSOCIATED WITH shining (light), sea

Variations

VARIANTS Meryll, Meryle, Merryl, Merrell, Merrall, Merill, Merel, Meral, Maryl

OTHER FORMS VIA MERRILL, MERYL Merla, Merlyn

CREATIVE FORMS
(female)

(male)


MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Merril Taya (M.T.), ..

How popular is Merril?

Merril is an uncommon given name for females. Merril is a rare last name too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Which version is better?

Merlyn, Merrill and Meryl are the popular alternative forms of Merril (OUTSIDE TOP 2000) rated in the Top 2000. Adoption of these forms of Merril was widespread during 1950-1959 (AVERAGE #1482). (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)



Top 2000 baby names ranking of Merlyn, Merrill, Meryl in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Merril and related baby names outside U.S.

Similar Names

Merril is alike in pronunciation to Marell, Marial, Mariel, Merial, Meriel, Meriol, Merrielle, Merrile, Mirell, Murial and Muriel. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Beril, Berri, Berrie, Berrit, Cerria, Derrill, Derrin, Gerri, Gerrie, Jerri, Jerrie, Kerri, Kerria, Kerrie, Kerril, Kerrin, Kerryl, Marilu, Marlie, Marrilee, Marrin, Marris, Merci, Mercia, Mercie, Meris, Merl, Merle, Merola, Merree, Merri, Merrie, Merrilee, Merrili (see Merry), Merrily, Merry, Merryn, Mertis, Myrrilla, Perri, Perrie, Perrin, Perris, Sherril, Terri, Terrie, Terrill, Terrin and Terryl (see Teryl). These names tend to be more commonly used than Merril.

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