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Merly

Unisex Name day: July 30
Merly is a short form of Merle: on birth records it is written Merle (45,225 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Merle page. Also a short form of Merlyn.
Origin: Latin / French. Meaning: blackbird.
From Latin merula (French merle), 'blackbird'; used as both a surname and given name.

Name day for Merly

July 30

Why this day? Merly is a short form of Merle, and shares its name day.

Merly is celebrated in the United States on July 30.

The story of the name Merly

Merly is a short form of Merle. It keeps its origin (Latin / French) and meaning — blackbird, and shares its name day, July 30.

On birth records, Merly is rarely written as such: the Merlys are Merles (45,225 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Merle page. Merly is also a short form of Merlyn.

Frequently asked questions about Merly

What does Merly mean?

Merly is a short form of Merle, which means blackbird.

When is Merly's name day?

July 30, together with Merle: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Merly a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Merle.

Merly's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Ladonna93%
  2. Sheri92%
  3. Marla90%
  4. Tami90%
  5. Leann88%
  6. Rosalyn88%
  7. Marianne88%
  8. Laurel87%
  9. Glenna87%
  10. Dianna86%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis52%
  2. Teri55%
  3. Therese55%
  4. Jeannie57%
  5. Bernadette59%
  6. Janette60%
  7. Roxanne61%
  8. Trudy62%
  9. Margarita64%
  10. Janie66%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Sheri86%
  2. Janette85%
  3. Ladonna84%
  4. Leann82%
  5. Paulette82%
  6. Jeanine81%
  7. Rosetta81%
  8. Sherri81%
  9. Bernadette81%
  10. Francine81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Vicky53%
  3. Roxanne56%
  4. Margo58%
  5. Dianna58%
  6. Joni59%
  7. Jayne59%
  8. Mona59%
  9. Myra62%
  10. Shelley63%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Polly76%
  2. Jacquelyn73%
  3. Lynne70%
  4. Nadine70%
  5. Francine70%
  6. Trudy69%
  7. Janie68%
  8. Shelia67%
  9. Delia67%
  10. Sherri66%

Bottom 10

  1. Joni42%
  2. Karla42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Jayne42%
  5. Rae43%
  6. Paulette44%
  7. Roxanne45%
  8. Cathleen45%
  9. Lorna45%
  10. Dianna46%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Ladonna96%
  2. Sheri96%
  3. Shari95%
  4. Leann95%
  5. Darla94%
  6. Marla94%
  7. Tami94%
  8. Sherri94%
  9. Delia93%
  10. Sherrie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy56%
  2. Janis57%
  3. Teri58%
  4. Therese58%
  5. Joni62%
  6. Jayne62%
  7. Janine63%
  8. Jacquelyn64%
  9. Jeannie64%
  10. Janette65%
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