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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. Opal96%
  2. Fern96%
  3. Giselle96%
  4. Luella96%
  5. Isla96%
  6. Myra96%
  7. Lela96%
  8. Liliana96%
  9. Tabitha95%
  10. Elaina95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola43%
  2. Ramona45%
  3. Scarlett49%
  4. Tia50%
  5. Ginger53%
  6. Sasha53%
  7. Jeannie53%
  8. Janis54%
  9. Mandy55%
  10. Millie55%

Love potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Harmony96%
  2. Madeleine96%
  3. Meagan96%
  4. Madalyn96%
  5. Giselle96%
  6. Clarissa96%
  7. Daniella96%
  8. Lula96%
  9. Tabitha96%
  10. Greta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Kate42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Sasha42%
  5. Janis45%
  6. Vicky45%
  7. Krystal48%
  8. Ginger48%
  9. Cassidy48%
  10. Simone48%

Professional potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Serena96%
  2. Mollie85%
  3. Maritza85%
  4. Polly85%
  5. Mamie85%
  6. Freda84%
  7. Alberta83%
  8. Jami82%
  9. Flora82%
  10. Jaclyn82%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Simone43%
  4. Nova43%
  5. Scarlett44%
  6. Londyn44%
  7. Genesis45%
  8. Ivy46%
  9. Estella47%
  10. Khloe48%

Crush potential for Myr

Top 10

  1. Estella96%
  2. Isla96%
  3. Giselle96%
  4. Aniyah96%
  5. Tabitha96%
  6. Lela96%
  7. Myra96%
  8. Luella96%
  9. Misty95%
  10. Opal95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona47%
  2. Kate53%
  3. Janis55%
  4. Inez56%
  5. Trudy56%
  6. Simone58%
  7. Lola58%
  8. Bobbi58%
  9. Ruthie58%
  10. Antoinette61%
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