Merrin

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Irish name Muirne, meaning "beloved"
Popularity
Merrin is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Merrin
Cartoon of Merrin

Merrin Name meanings & History

Derived from the Irish name Muirne, meaning "beloved". Although the exact origin and meaning of this name are unknown, many modern-day academics believe this name to be the (possibly Anglicized) Cornish form of Morien.Its variant Merryn was the name of a Cornish saint.In the English-speaking world, all forms have been occasionally used from the 19th century onwards. Merrin is a relatively uncommon name, but has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.

Zodiac Sign of Merrin: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Merrin:

M: Manipulative,Maternal,Memory,Mother,Memorabilia,Mommy,Mushy

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Nitpicking,Nice,Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nervous

Merrin is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper Class name

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