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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. Charmaine92%
  2. Roxane92%
  3. Lynnette92%
  4. Luann91%
  5. Laureen90%
  6. Terese90%
  7. Alesia89%
  8. Lizabeth89%
  9. Jacque89%
  10. Cheryle89%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette48%
  2. Joesph50%
  3. Eddy52%
  4. Dino53%
  5. Lourdes54%
  6. Nanette55%
  7. Terrie55%
  8. Felton55%
  9. Zina56%
  10. Alfreda56%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Janey91%
  2. Mimi89%
  3. Marva89%
  4. Romona89%
  5. Marybeth88%
  6. Carolann88%
  7. Pattie88%
  8. Ginny87%
  9. Patrica87%
  10. Luann87%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Zina43%
  4. Moira45%
  5. Ike45%
  6. Joycelyn45%
  7. Edie45%
  8. Caryl46%
  9. Al47%
  10. Elvis48%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Maryellen78%
  2. Linwood78%
  3. Bernita77%
  4. Deann77%
  5. Diann77%
  6. Suzan77%
  7. Sharyn77%
  8. Noreen77%
  9. Mari76%
  10. Toney75%

Bottom 10

  1. Chuck42%
  2. Rickie42%
  3. Gilda42%
  4. Dell42%
  5. Roxane42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Farrell42%
  8. Ike42%
  9. Dirk42%
  10. Roxann42%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Charmaine96%
  2. Danita96%
  3. Sherie96%
  4. Luann95%
  5. Sharlene95%
  6. Leslee95%
  7. Marita95%
  8. Janey95%
  9. Lanette95%
  10. Leeann95%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph50%
  2. Alfreda51%
  3. Georgette57%
  4. Felton58%
  5. Linwood58%
  6. Terrie58%
  7. Zina59%
  8. Phil61%
  9. Denis61%
  10. Denny61%
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