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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. Eve92%
  2. Lexi91%
  3. Helena90%
  4. Camden90%
  5. Kai90%
  6. Noelle89%
  7. Emery89%
  8. Emerson89%
  9. Emory89%
  10. Adeline89%

Bottom 10

  1. Charley57%
  2. Maverick57%
  3. Millie59%
  4. Ali60%
  5. Scarlett62%
  6. Titus62%
  7. Evangeline63%
  8. Finn63%
  9. Milo63%
  10. Felix63%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Noelle85%
  2. Penelope84%
  3. Emmett84%
  4. Beau83%
  5. Emilia82%
  6. Camilla81%
  7. Hadley81%
  8. Harmony80%
  9. Adeline79%
  10. Thaddeus79%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Luna44%
  4. Phoenix44%
  5. River44%
  6. Holden46%
  7. Scarlett46%
  8. Ryker49%
  9. Iris49%
  10. Zayden49%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Sage75%
  2. Beau70%
  3. Isla70%
  4. Abel70%
  5. Graham69%
  6. Serenity69%
  7. Ellis69%
  8. Jude69%
  9. Adelaide68%
  10. Josie68%

Bottom 10

  1. Lionel42%
  2. Scarlett42%
  3. Phoenix42%
  4. Zion42%
  5. Axel42%
  6. Rory42%
  7. Ali42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Xander42%
  10. Amir42%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Noelle96%
  2. Harmony95%
  3. Emilia94%
  4. Norah93%
  5. Camilla93%
  6. Brielle93%
  7. Alayna93%
  8. Beau92%
  9. Valentina92%
  10. Adalyn91%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide59%
  2. Gianna62%
  3. Finn62%
  4. Moses63%
  5. Phoenix63%
  6. Titus64%
  7. Scarlett64%
  8. Abel64%
  9. Millie64%
  10. Ali65%
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