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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. Cecil88%
  2. Claude86%
  3. Louis85%
  4. Frank85%
  5. Edward84%
  6. Leroy82%
  7. Elmer81%
  8. Lester81%
  9. Billy80%
  10. Clarence79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack43%
  2. Roland47%
  3. Herbert48%
  4. Joe50%
  5. Raymond52%
  6. Ray52%
  7. Albert54%
  8. Clyde56%
  9. Marvin56%
  10. Arnold56%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Elmer84%
  2. Louis84%
  3. Lester84%
  4. Leon78%
  5. Frank77%
  6. Alfred77%
  7. Clifford76%
  8. Maurice76%
  9. Leroy75%
  10. Claude74%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde47%
  3. Herbert47%
  4. Harold50%
  5. Roland51%
  6. Francis52%
  7. Jack53%
  8. Harvey53%
  9. Calvin53%
  10. Donald55%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Joe75%
  2. Chester72%
  3. Jack69%
  4. Earl68%
  5. Lester68%
  6. Raymond68%
  7. Vernon68%
  8. Ray68%
  9. Gilbert68%
  10. Frank68%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Franklin42%
  3. Warren42%
  4. Donald43%
  5. Arthur44%
  6. Calvin47%
  7. Billy49%
  8. Arnold50%
  9. Walter51%
  10. Sam51%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Leroy87%
  2. Billy83%
  3. Louis82%
  4. Lloyd82%
  5. Cecil82%
  6. Elmer80%
  7. Claude80%
  8. Edward80%
  9. Lewis80%
  10. Lester80%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert42%
  2. Jack43%
  3. Roland46%
  4. Joe50%
  5. Henry53%
  6. Herman53%
  7. Harry53%
  8. Albert54%
  9. Arnold55%
  10. Francis56%
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