Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɜɹ.lɪn/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Variant of Merlin, sometimes used as a feminine form. It has perhaps been influenced by the Welsh word merlyn meaning "pony".

Related Names

RootMoridunum (place name)
Other Languages & CulturesMerlin(Arthurian Cycle) Myrddin(Welsh) Myrddin(Welsh Mythology)
User SubmissionMerlyn

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Entry updated July 28, 2009