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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. Ena93%
  2. Beverlee93%
  3. Ailene92%
  4. Carlota91%
  5. Matilde90%
  6. Corrinne89%
  7. Elois89%
  8. Elenora89%
  9. Arla88%
  10. Madie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde53%
  2. Pinkie57%
  3. Verlie58%
  4. Viva58%
  5. Jossie59%
  6. Santa60%
  7. Altha60%
  8. Irena60%
  9. Zita60%
  10. Josefa60%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Marylee92%
  2. Annamae90%
  3. Alvera89%
  4. Charolette89%
  5. Reatha89%
  6. Willene88%
  7. Louvenia88%
  8. Susann87%
  9. Rutha86%
  10. Elmira85%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Viva46%
  3. Fairy48%
  4. Fae50%
  5. Sibyl51%
  6. Tiny51%
  7. Neoma53%
  8. Charlsie54%
  9. Zetta54%
  10. Pinkie54%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Loma83%
  2. Oneida82%
  3. Merlene77%
  4. Pearle77%
  5. Louvenia77%
  6. Jeraldine77%
  7. Palma75%
  8. Evelyne75%
  9. Elna73%
  10. Willene73%

Bottom 10

  1. Vashti42%
  2. Armida42%
  3. Felipa42%
  4. Queenie42%
  5. Zetta42%
  6. Leonore42%
  7. Zenobia42%
  8. Eda42%
  9. Laverna42%
  10. Arla44%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Madie96%
  2. Beverlee96%
  3. Marylee96%
  4. Ailene96%
  5. Annamae95%
  6. Candelaria94%
  7. Naoma94%
  8. Stephania94%
  9. Madelene94%
  10. Joline94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde46%
  2. Freeda53%
  3. Sigrid59%
  4. Irena59%
  5. Genoveva60%
  6. Amparo60%
  7. Zita60%
  8. Santa60%
  9. Josefa60%
  10. Viva61%
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