Meredith - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Meredith \m(e)-redi-

, also used as girl's name Meredith, is pronounced MARE-a-dith, ma-RARE-dith. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "noted ruler". Also possibly "sea lord". Composer Meredith Wilson.

Meredith has 3 variant forms: Meredyth, Merideth and Meridith.

Meredith is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1366 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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