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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. Dawn92%
  2. Angela88%
  3. Lisa87%
  4. Melinda86%
  5. Melanie85%
  6. Heather84%
  7. Amy83%
  8. Stacey77%
  9. Rhonda76%
  10. Tamara76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina50%
  2. Jill52%
  3. Gina59%
  4. Tonya60%
  5. Nina64%
  6. Tara66%
  7. Wendy67%
  8. Monica68%
  9. Heidi69%
  10. Tanya69%

Love potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Angela93%
  2. Amy93%
  3. Dawn87%
  4. Melanie85%
  5. Lisa82%
  6. Melinda78%
  7. Heather78%
  8. Wendy75%
  9. Stacey74%
  10. Christy74%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina42%
  3. Deanna49%
  4. Gina49%
  5. Tanya56%
  6. Tara58%
  7. Nina58%
  8. Katrina58%
  9. Tonya62%
  10. April63%

Professional potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Tonya82%
  2. Michele81%
  3. Michelle81%
  4. Heidi76%
  5. Angela76%
  6. Melanie74%
  7. Wendy73%
  8. Dawn72%
  9. Lisa71%
  10. Tracey68%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamara51%
  2. Gina51%
  3. Tina51%
  4. Jennifer52%
  5. Tara52%
  6. Katrina57%
  7. Tanya57%
  8. Deanna58%
  9. Heather60%
  10. Jill61%

Crush potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Heather90%
  2. Dawn90%
  3. Melinda89%
  4. Jennifer88%
  5. Angela86%
  6. Amy86%
  7. Melanie85%
  8. Stacey84%
  9. Kimberly84%
  10. Rhonda82%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill53%
  2. Tonya61%
  3. Katrina64%
  4. Deanna68%
  5. Tina68%
  6. Heidi70%
  7. Gina72%
  8. Monica72%
  9. Tanya72%
  10. Nina73%
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