Meriel name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old French and Celtic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: m(e)-riel
Meaning: Shining Sea, Sea-bright, Bitterness and Girl who Shines Like the Sea
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What does Meriel mean?

Uncommon unisex name Meriel has its origin in Old French and Celtic and is used largely in English language, meaning of Meriel is "Shining Sea, Sea-bright, Bitterness or Girl who Shines Like the Sea".

Meriel is variant of widespread and perpetual Merrill. Merrill is English form of Merle. Meaning of Merrill is Form of Merle and A Bird is originated from English and Celtic is used commonly in English and English.

How do I pronounce Meriel?

Two syllabled Meriel is most commonly pronounced as m(e)-riel.

Variants of Meriel

Merriel, Merrill, Merle, Merel, Maryla, Maria

Names that rhyme with Meriel

How popular is the name Meriel?

Meriel is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1916 but could not make beyond the top 3000. Over 376 babies in United States have been named Meriel.

In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1997 and achieved its top ranking of 2189 in 1999. Meriel is a rare baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

Also, Meriel is a familiar name in England, Philippines, Wales and Israel. At least, 2000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2014846213
2011148036
2010149376
20091066010
20081079610
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What numbers say about Meriel?

Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. Remember that you are not the only person who's struggling with something. And you are not alone as you think. The only person you need to prove yourself is the person you see in the mirror every day. You enjoy tense situations and complex problems that require a lot of thinking and creativity.

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  •  Clelland - The boy name Clelland is rooted from Celtic, Clelland means "Descendant of Faolán" is used in English. Clelland is a derivative of Cleland.
  •  Casse - Of Celtic origin, Casse means "Brave and Descendant of Cathasaigh" and a baby girl name is used commonly in English. Casse is derivation of Casey.
  •  Gaëlig - Celtic name Gaëlig means "Who Invaded the British Isles or Settled In Wales or Celtic Tribe"
  •  Arttu is used primarily in Swedish and Danish, Arttu means "The Bear" is originated from Celtic is bestowed upon boys
  •  Brennon means Descendant of Braonán is used specifically in English given to boys has origin in Old Irish and Celtic
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Middle names for Meriel

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Famous people named Meriel

  • Meriel Talbot, British public servant and women's welfare worker
  • Meriel Scholfield in Frankenstein as Actress
  • Meriel Forbes in Oh! What a Lovely War as Actress

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