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Myr

Girl Name day: November 25
Myr is a short form of Myra: on birth records it is written Myra (61,513 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Myra page. Also a short form of Myrna, Myrtie, Myrle.
Origin: Literary (English coinage, possibly Greek-influenced). Meaning: Possibly 'myrrh/sweet ointment', or simply a poetic coinage.
Coined by Fulke Greville in the late 1500s; possibly an anagram of Mary or derived from Greek myron ('fragrant oil').

Name day for Myr

November 25

Why this day? Myr is a short form of Myra, and shares its name day.

Myr is celebrated in the United States on November 25.

The story of the name Myr

Myr is a short form of Myra. It keeps its origin (Literary (English coinage, possibly Greek-influenced)) and meaning — possibly 'myrrh/sweet ointment', or simply a poetic coinage, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Myr is rarely written as such: the Myrs are Myras (61,513 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Myra page. Myr is also a short form of Myrna, Myrtie, Myrle.

Frequently asked questions about Myr

What does Myr mean?

Myr is a short form of Myra, which means possibly 'myrrh/sweet ointment', or simply a poetic coinage.

When is Myr's name day?

November 25, together with Myra: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Myr a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Myra.

Myr's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Elaine95%
  2. Pamela90%
  3. Eileen89%
  4. Rosemary88%
  5. Sharon86%
  6. Linda86%
  7. Julie86%
  8. Sherry85%
  9. Beverly85%
  10. Cheryl85%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie52%
  2. Toni53%
  3. Cindy57%
  4. Janet57%
  5. Joy58%
  6. Georgia59%
  7. Carla59%
  8. Rita59%
  9. Connie60%
  10. Wanda60%

Love potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Rosemary94%
  2. Darlene93%
  3. Pamela90%
  4. Eileen90%
  5. Maria89%
  6. Denise87%
  7. Elaine86%
  8. Teresa86%
  9. Penny86%
  10. Nancy86%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita44%
  2. Wanda46%
  3. Bonnie47%
  4. Dianne49%
  5. Carla49%
  6. Diana49%
  7. Diane49%
  8. Toni50%
  9. Georgia52%
  10. Cindy53%

Professional potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Maria85%
  2. Beverly85%
  3. Jacqueline82%
  4. Sharon82%
  5. Sally81%
  6. Glenda81%
  7. Barbara79%
  8. Christine79%
  9. Annette79%
  10. Roberta79%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla42%
  2. Wanda45%
  3. Gloria47%
  4. Marilyn49%
  5. Rita50%
  6. Vickie50%
  7. Vicki50%
  8. Regina51%
  9. Georgia52%
  10. Jeanne52%

Crush potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Linda90%
  2. Pamela90%
  3. Sherry90%
  4. Elaine89%
  5. Eileen88%
  6. Tammy86%
  7. Rosemary86%
  8. Beverly86%
  9. Phyllis85%
  10. Sharon85%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie57%
  2. Constance57%
  3. Martha58%
  4. Roberta58%
  5. Barbara60%
  6. Bonnie63%
  7. Jane63%
  8. Janice63%
  9. Jo63%
  10. Jeanne63%
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