Comments for the name Mercy

In the book 'The Ransom of Mercy Carter', the French minister guy called her by the French version of her name: Marie Cartier.

In "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare, the main character, Kit, has a cousin named this.

Also spelled Merci, Mercie.

Well then, what would a girl named Mercy's boyfriend say:
"Have Mercy on me! Please!"

In Martin Chuzzlewit the awful Mr Pecksniff has two daughters named Mercy and Charity. He is one of the most hypocritical characters in all literature! The girls, who are materialistic and out for themselves, are known as Merry and Cherry.

Actor/comedian Andy Richter has a daughter named Mercy.

Mercy Lewis is a member of Abigail's gang in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible."

It doesn't sound the least bit pretty, and it's the sort of thing people beg for, not something people name their kids. It is simply weird as a name, and it will lead to jokes for sure.

This name could be short for Mercedes.

I love virtues for girl names--Love, Faith, Mercy, Joy, Hope, etc. I think I like Joy better though.

I like this name; along with Hope it's one of my favorite Puritan virtue names. It's slightly different from the more common Marcy and Mary, and has a lovely meaning. It also reminds me of the sweet and kind character from _The Witch of Blackbird Pond_, which someone previously mentioned.

This must be an unfortunate name to have.

I know a girl who uses this as short for Mercedes.

Mercy is my nickname, short for Mercedes. I don't mind it(:

I don't like Mercy at all. I'm a big fan of most virtue names but Mercy just seems really cold. Also it feels kind of dated too.

Actually, I love this name. I think it has a cool meaning and it's refreshing compared to Faith, Destiny and Honour.

I'm actually surprised to see that this name is older and not even in the top 1000 anymore, seeing as all these virtue names like faith, cadence, chastity, and temperance are so popular for some odd reason.