MERYL  

Gender: F
Origin: Variation of MURIEL via MERIEL

Better known than it would otherwise be thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep.

Nicknames & Variations:
Merril, Meral, Merel, Merrell, Meryle, Merrill, Merrall, Merrile, Meryll, Merryl

Meryl is being discussed in our message boards:

• Compromise and pass it on!
• Thinking about. . .Brenna Rose
• Argh help with the pain of honoring a Shirley?!
• Audrey in the top spot! Middle name?
• Have I made a mistake?! Help!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Meryl:

• UNUSUAL BABY NAMES: Why They're Really On The Rise
• OSCAR NAMES: Girls' edition
• HOORAY FOR HENRY: The quirky classic that manages to stay cool
• THE MARY MONTH OF MAY