Merrilie
Merrilie is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,267 in the US, popular nicknames include Mer, Mey, and Merie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Merrilie is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Merrilie often also consider Corinthian, Delaura, Cookie .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,267
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Merrilie
Merrilie is a girl name .
Merrilie is currently ranked #66,267 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merrilie include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merrilie include Merritt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis