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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. Rochelle96%
  2. Dina93%
  3. Lynette91%
  4. Tracie89%
  5. Sonja89%
  6. Keri88%
  7. Cherie88%
  8. Traci88%
  9. Rachelle87%
  10. Bridget86%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi55%
  2. Candy55%
  3. Greta64%
  4. Gretchen64%
  5. Angie66%
  6. Ginger66%
  7. Mandy67%
  8. Shauna69%
  9. Shawna69%
  10. Charity69%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Tracie84%
  2. Maribel83%
  3. Kelli83%
  4. Rachelle82%
  5. Audra82%
  6. Yvette82%
  7. Rochelle81%
  8. Aimee80%
  9. Kellie80%
  10. Jenifer80%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique53%
  2. Alisa55%
  3. Candy56%
  4. Ginger56%
  5. Ingrid57%
  6. Deana58%
  7. Shauna59%
  8. Shawna59%
  9. Ronda59%
  10. Mandy60%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Jami73%
  2. Nikki73%
  3. Kristy70%
  4. Kristie70%
  5. Kristi70%
  6. Kristine70%
  7. Bobbi69%
  8. Monique67%
  9. Angelia67%
  10. Traci67%

Bottom 10

  1. Shauna42%
  2. Jodi42%
  3. Raquel42%
  4. Shawna42%
  5. Trina45%
  6. Kari45%
  7. Ronda46%
  8. Meredith46%
  9. Deana46%
  10. Keisha48%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Rochelle96%
  2. Cherie96%
  3. Maribel95%
  4. Rachelle94%
  5. Dina93%
  6. Lynette93%
  7. Tracie93%
  8. Kelli92%
  9. Audra90%
  10. Traci90%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi48%
  2. Shauna62%
  3. Shawna62%
  4. Candy64%
  5. Jami64%
  6. Karin69%
  7. Ginger69%
  8. Angie70%
  9. Marcy71%
  10. Monique71%
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