Myrtle
Pronunciation: [ m-ERT-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Myrtle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,892 babies have been named Myrtle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Myrtle is past its peak , currently ranked #39,034 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,034
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Myrtle
Myrtle is a girl name .
Is Myrtle a boy or girl name? Myrtle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,034 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,847. Myrtle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Myrtle is currently ranked #39,034 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Myrtle include Myr, Myrt, Myrty, Myrtie, Myy, Myie, and Myrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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