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Myrtle

Pronunciation: [ m-ERT-uhl ]

Boy Name #25,847 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Myrtle is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERT-uhl.

Parents who love the name Myrtle often also consider Myrtle, Myra, Myrtie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#25,847
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Myr Myy Myrie Myrtie

Also a Girl Name

Myrtle is also used as a girl name, ranked #39034.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle

Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
Myrtle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #25847. As a girl name, it is ranked #39034. Myrtle is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Myrtle?
Myrtle is pronounced m-ERT-uhl.
How popular is the name Myrtle?
Myrtle is currently ranked #25847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Myrtle?
Common nicknames for Myrtle include Myr, Myy, Myrie, and Myrtie.
Is Myrtle a common or rare name?
Myrtle is an uncommon name, ranked #25847 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Myrtle

Myrtle is a boy name .

Is Myrtle a boy or girl name? Myrtle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,847 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,034. Myrtle is more commonly used as a boy name.

Myrtle is currently ranked #25,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Myrtle include Myr, Myy, Myrie, and Myrtie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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