Merlee
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,159
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hebrew via Maria origin
"bitter, beloved"
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Latin origin
"dove, peaceful one"
#38,242 in US
Old French origin
"bright one, radiant"
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#38,347 in US
Igbo origin
"light, sun (Igbo tradition)"
#38,042 in US
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About the Name Merlee
Merlee is a girl name .
Merlee is currently ranked #38,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merlee include Mer, Merl, Merly, Merlie, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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