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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. Blane91%
  2. Stephen91%
  3. Steven91%
  4. Dewayne89%
  5. Vincent89%
  6. Curtiss89%
  7. Todd88%
  8. Monte88%
  9. Cornell87%
  10. Barry87%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Freddy44%
  3. Tommy48%
  4. Timmy49%
  5. Joesph50%
  6. Joseph50%
  7. Rudy50%
  8. Eddy52%
  9. Butch52%
  10. Karl53%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Woody93%
  2. Mikeal90%
  3. Gaylon90%
  4. Timmothy90%
  5. Teddy89%
  6. Willam87%
  7. Lawrance87%
  8. Dwaine86%
  9. Harrell84%
  10. Garold83%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Sid42%
  3. Dirk42%
  4. Hal42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Kurt44%
  7. Flint44%
  8. Ike45%
  9. Raynard46%
  10. Jimmy46%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Linwood78%
  2. Toney75%
  3. Joesph75%
  4. Joseph75%
  5. Stanton75%
  6. Woody73%
  7. Les73%
  8. Cleophus73%
  9. Garold73%
  10. Pernell72%

Bottom 10

  1. Rickey42%
  2. Rex42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Chuck42%
  5. Dean42%
  6. Rickie42%
  7. Brion42%
  8. Rick42%
  9. Rocky42%
  10. Rich42%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Blane93%
  2. Berry90%
  3. Timmie90%
  4. Woody89%
  5. Kelvin89%
  6. Dewayne89%
  7. Darryl89%
  8. Kevin89%
  9. Barry89%
  10. Vincent88%

Bottom 10

  1. John43%
  2. Karl49%
  3. Joseph50%
  4. Joesph50%
  5. Kurt54%
  6. Jon56%
  7. Felton58%
  8. Linwood58%
  9. Phil61%
  10. Denis61%
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