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Myrtle

Pronunciation: [ m-ERT-uhl ]

Girl Name #39,034 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Myrtle is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERT-uhl.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#39,034
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Myr Myy Myrie Myrtie

Also a Boy Name

Myrtle is also used as a boy name, ranked #25847.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle

Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?
Myrtle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39034. As a boy name, it is ranked #25847. 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 #39034 in popularity for girl 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 #39034 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Myrtle

Myrtle is a girl name .

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

Myrtle is currently ranked #39,034 in popularity for girl 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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