Merilou
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,990
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Celtic/French blend origin
"little red one; graceful river"
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Latin origin
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#36,833 in US
Greek origin
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Old High German wil + helm origin
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Hebrew origin
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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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