Merel
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Merel
Merel means "blackbird" and derives from the Old French word "merle," which comes from the Latin "merula." The name is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in medieval European naming traditions where animal names were common.
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Etymology
Merel means "blackbird" and derives from the Old French word "merle," which comes from the Latin "merula." The name is primarily used in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in medieval European naming traditions where animal names were common.
Merel currently ranks #4,738 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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