Merle

Boy

Origin: French · English

Meaning

“blackbird”

Cultural Notes

Derived from the French word for blackbird; used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking countries.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Merle

  • Merle Haggard, Merle Oberon

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