Mervyn

Gender Masculine
Usage Welsh, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɜɹ.vɪn/(American English) /ˈmɜː.vɪn/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Welsh variant of Merfyn, as well as the usual Anglicized form.

Related Names

VariantsMerfyn(Welsh) Mervin(English)
DiminutiveMerv(English)
Other Languages & CulturesMermin(Old Welsh)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024