Merilyn
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Merilyn
Merilyn is a modern English variant combining "Mary" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "of the sea") with the suffix "-lyn" (a diminutive or feminizing element common in English names).
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Etymology
Merilyn is a modern English variant combining "Mary" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "of the sea") with the suffix "-lyn" (a diminutive or feminizing element common in English names). The name emerged in the 20th century as part of the trend of creating new feminine names by blending traditional names with productive suffixes.
Merilyn is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in North America, with no significant historical or religious context beyond reflecting mid-20th century naming conventions favoring inventive feminine forms.
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Merilyn currently ranks #14,679 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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