Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

View Name: Meryl


MERYL
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: English
PRONOUNCED: MERL, MER-əl   [key]
Meaning & History
Variant of MURIEL, perhaps influenced by the spelling of the name CHERYL. A famous bearer is American actress Meryl Streep (1949-), whose real name is Mary Louise Streep.
Related Names
VARIANTS: Meriel, Merla, Merle, Muriel
DIMINUTIVE: Merletta
OTHER LANGUAGES: Muriel (Ancient Celtic), Myrgjöl (Ancient Scandinavian), Muriel, Murielle (French), Muirgel, Muirgheal, Muriel (Irish), Muireall (Scottish)
Popularity
United States  - 



Home About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact
Advertising served by SheKnows Family