meaning of Merrick
I just read a book called Merrick where the main character was a female. I feel inlove with this name but all the sites I've been to have it listed as a boy's name. Can anyone help me in figuring out if it's considered a unisex name?
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I've never heard "Merrick" used as a first name, but to me it has male associations: David Merrick (actor) and John Merrick (Elephant Dude). On the other hand, my son used to date a lovely young lady first-named Merritt, which is similar and sounded good.
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my first name is Merrick. i'm also male. Merritt is not really that close to my name, sorry. it has a completely different meaning. try looking on a baby name meaning site and find out.
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IMHO- Merrick should be a man's name.
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Male name: English : "Ruler of the Sea"
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Native American: Merricks: meaning "plains country," lived in what is now Merrick (NY).
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