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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. Catharine95%
  2. Dollie92%
  3. Roxie92%
  4. Sharron92%
  5. Dorthy92%
  6. Nedra91%
  7. Elinor91%
  8. Era90%
  9. Mathilda88%
  10. Edwina87%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna45%
  2. Bertie49%
  3. Lulu51%
  4. Dolly57%
  5. Dorcas58%
  6. Gussie58%
  7. Iona58%
  8. Ione59%
  9. Winnifred59%
  10. Petra60%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Vergie88%
  2. Lessie88%
  3. Dessie88%
  4. Oma86%
  5. Margarett85%
  6. Retha85%
  7. Maudie85%
  8. Lyda85%
  9. Albertha85%
  10. Mittie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Ouida43%
  2. Lulu47%
  3. Jaunita49%
  4. Iona49%
  5. Sybil49%
  6. Novella50%
  7. Bertie50%
  8. Ione51%
  9. Erna51%
  10. Rubye51%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Ruthann81%
  2. Prudence80%
  3. Maurine79%
  4. Meta78%
  5. Adella77%
  6. Norine77%
  7. Elvera77%
  8. Lyda75%
  9. Pearline75%
  10. Marietta75%

Bottom 10

  1. Era42%
  2. Jannie42%
  3. Wilda42%
  4. Roxie42%
  5. Idella42%
  6. Mathilda42%
  7. Carmella42%
  8. Leone42%
  9. Floy42%
  10. Golda42%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Lovie96%
  2. Darline96%
  3. Sharron96%
  4. Tillie95%
  5. Madaline95%
  6. Lelia93%
  7. Belle93%
  8. Vina91%
  9. Dorthy91%
  10. Dollie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie43%
  3. Lulu57%
  4. Gussie57%
  5. Edythe59%
  6. Ione60%
  7. Una60%
  8. Manuela60%
  9. Berta60%
  10. Petra60%
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