Merlie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,776
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"council friend, gentle friend"
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English origin
"gift of God"
#70,829 in US
Old High German origin
"peaceful ruler"
#70,947 in US
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About the Name Merlie
Merlie is a girl name .
Merlie is currently ranked #70,776 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merlie include Mer, Merl, Merly, Mey, Meie, and Merkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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