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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. Ladonna93%
  2. Sheri92%
  3. Dee90%
  4. Marla90%
  5. Cary90%
  6. Tami90%
  7. Dewayne89%
  8. Leann88%
  9. Rosalyn88%
  10. Marianne88%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy44%
  2. Timmy49%
  3. Rudy50%
  4. Janis52%
  5. Teri55%
  6. Therese55%
  7. Jeannie57%
  8. Garry57%
  9. Sammy57%
  10. Kurt57%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Teddy89%
  2. Sheri86%
  3. Janette85%
  4. Ladonna84%
  5. Leann82%
  6. Paulette82%
  7. Jeanine81%
  8. Rosetta81%
  9. Sherri81%
  10. Bernadette81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis43%
  2. Kurt44%
  3. Matt46%
  4. Guy46%
  5. Byron47%
  6. Van47%
  7. Garry50%
  8. Jan51%
  9. Randal51%
  10. Daryl51%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Polly76%
  2. Jacquelyn73%
  3. Perry70%
  4. Lynne70%
  5. Nadine70%
  6. Rene70%
  7. Francine70%
  8. Doug69%
  9. Trudy69%
  10. Gerard68%

Bottom 10

  1. Rickey42%
  2. Rex42%
  3. Joni42%
  4. Karla42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Rick42%
  7. Rocky42%
  8. Dwayne42%
  9. Jayne42%
  10. Rae43%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Ladonna96%
  2. Sheri96%
  3. Shari95%
  4. Leann95%
  5. Darla94%
  6. Marla94%
  7. Tami94%
  8. Sherri94%
  9. Delia93%
  10. Cary93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt54%
  2. Trudy56%
  3. Jan56%
  4. Janis57%
  5. Teri58%
  6. Therese58%
  7. Rene60%
  8. Guy61%
  9. Pete61%
  10. Bradford61%
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