Merilou
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Merilou is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Merilou often also consider Geralyn, Christopher, Verlen .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,990
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"lady, mistress of the house"
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American/Hebrew/Italian origin
"little joy, dear song"
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About the Name Merilou
Merilou is a girl name .
Merilou is currently ranked #36,990 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merilou include Mer, Meri, Meriy, Meriie, Lou, Louy, Louie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merilou include Merida . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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