Gender Masculine & Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɜɹl/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the English word merle or the French surname Merle, which both mean "blackbird" (from Latin merula). It was borne by the devious character Madame Merle (in fact her surname) in Henry James' novel The Portrait of a Lady (1880).

This name is also common for girls in Estonia, though a connection to the English-language name is uncertain.

Related Names

Rootmerula/Merle (surname)
VariantMerla(English)
DiminutiveMerletta(English)
Other Languages & CulturesMerel(Dutch)
User SubmissionMerle

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Estonia: December 29

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Entry updated April 23, 2024