Merlyn
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Merlyn
Merlyn is a variant spelling of Merlin, derived from the Welsh name Myrddin, likely combining Welsh elements meaning "sea" (mor) and "fort" (din), though the etymology remains debated among scholars.
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Etymology
Merlyn is a variant spelling of Merlin, derived from the Welsh name Myrddin, likely combining Welsh elements meaning "sea" (mor) and "fort" (din), though the etymology remains debated among scholars. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has strong associations with Arthurian legend through the wizard Merlin, gaining modern popularity partly through 20th-century literature and fantasy works.
Merlyn currently ranks #11,534 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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