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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. Catharine95%
  2. Merle95%
  3. Larue95%
  4. Laverne93%
  5. Ena93%
  6. Beverlee93%
  7. Carroll93%
  8. Lavern93%
  9. Orie92%
  10. Dollie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jack43%
  2. Johnnie43%
  3. Johnie43%
  4. Erna45%
  5. Gaston47%
  6. Roland47%
  7. Werner48%
  8. Ruthie48%
  9. Ruth48%
  10. Herbert48%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Marylee92%
  2. Doris91%
  3. Annamae90%
  4. Alvera89%
  5. Charolette89%
  6. Reatha89%
  7. Mable89%
  8. Willene88%
  9. Vergie88%
  10. Lessie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha42%
  2. Oren42%
  3. Freeda42%
  4. Eris42%
  5. Merlin42%
  6. Arnold42%
  7. Ouida43%
  8. Lola43%
  9. Werner43%
  10. Will44%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Loma83%
  2. Oneida82%
  3. Ruthann81%
  4. Vernie80%
  5. Prudence80%
  6. Winfred80%
  7. Maurine79%
  8. Ewell78%
  9. Raymon78%
  10. Everette78%

Bottom 10

  1. Era42%
  2. Jannie42%
  3. Wilda42%
  4. Orland42%
  5. Anastacio42%
  6. Iva42%
  7. Evans42%
  8. Rosa42%
  9. Frazier42%
  10. Roxie42%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Lovie96%
  2. Darline96%
  3. Madie96%
  4. Candelario96%
  5. Beverlee96%
  6. Marylee96%
  7. Etta96%
  8. Ailene96%
  9. Doris96%
  10. Sharron96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Herbert42%
  4. Bertie43%
  5. Johnie43%
  6. Johnnie43%
  7. Jack43%
  8. Roland46%
  9. Agnes46%
  10. Hildegarde46%
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