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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. Rochelle96%
  2. Darcy95%
  3. Dina93%
  4. Lynette91%
  5. Darrin90%
  6. Carey90%
  7. Tracie89%
  8. Sonja89%
  9. Keri88%
  10. Cherie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun43%
  2. Jermaine49%
  3. Bobbi55%
  4. Candy55%
  5. Clint60%
  6. Greta64%
  7. Gretchen64%
  8. Vance64%
  9. Damon66%
  10. Angie66%

Love potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Tracie84%
  2. Maribel83%
  3. Kelli83%
  4. Toby82%
  5. Rachelle82%
  6. Audra82%
  7. Yvette82%
  8. Rochelle81%
  9. Aimee80%
  10. Kellie80%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Vance46%
  3. Damon51%
  4. Kris52%
  5. Angelique53%
  6. Shaun53%
  7. Jermaine54%
  8. Alisa55%
  9. Candy56%
  10. Heath56%

Professional potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Elisha79%
  2. Jami73%
  3. Nikki73%
  4. Leigh71%
  5. Kristy70%
  6. Kristie70%
  7. Kristi70%
  8. Kristine70%
  9. Lesley70%
  10. Shaun69%

Bottom 10

  1. Shauna42%
  2. Jodi42%
  3. Raquel42%
  4. Shawna42%
  5. Roderick44%
  6. Trina45%
  7. Kari45%
  8. Ronda46%
  9. Damon46%
  10. Meredith46%

Crush potential for Merly

Top 10

  1. Rochelle96%
  2. Cherie96%
  3. Maribel95%
  4. Rachelle94%
  5. Dina93%
  6. Lynette93%
  7. Tracie93%
  8. Darcy93%
  9. Kelli92%
  10. Audra90%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun43%
  2. Jermaine48%
  3. Bobbi48%
  4. Clint57%
  5. Vance60%
  6. Shauna62%
  7. Shawna62%
  8. Candy64%
  9. Jami64%
  10. Cornelius69%
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