Merle
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Merle
Merle derives from the Old French word "merle," meaning blackbird, with roots in Latin "merula." The name was adopted in English-speaking cultures during the medieval period and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and among English-speaking populations with no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
Merle derives from the Old French word "merle," meaning blackbird, with roots in Latin "merula." The name was adopted in English-speaking cultures during the medieval period and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and among English-speaking populations with no specific religious affiliation.
Merle currently ranks #3,485 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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