20 baby names with a similar sound and feel to Merilou.
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"shining bright, torch (from Elaine/Helen)"
"pure, good (combined form)"
"noble one, of aristocratic birth"
"elaboration of Audrey with French -ene suffix"
"God will increase; from a wooded valley"
"merciful, gentle"
"grace, favor"
"gracious, favored"
"little Jon, feminine form of Jon"
"innocent, unstained"
"free woman"
"Reborn; born again; variant of Renee"
"peaceful ruler"
"resolute protector"
"little red one; graceful river"
"alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)"
"lake, pool"
"dear friend"
"From the north; a northerner"
"lady, mistress of the house"