Mercury

Murk-yuh-ree
Latin
"Roman messenger god"

Mercury Origin and Meaning

The name Mercury is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Roman messenger god".

Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman god Mercury, which derives from the Latin words for trade or wages, is the patron of tradesmen and travelers and the fastest-moving planet in the solar system. Mercury is the planet associated with the sign of Virgo, so this is one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

Music lovers will also appreciate the connection to the legendary Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara.

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Famous People Named Mercury

  • Freddie Mercury
    original lead singer of Queen

Mercury in Pop Culture

  • Mercury
    main character in the book "Quicksilver" by Stephanie Spinner
  • mercury
    an element
  • Mercury
    planet and Roman messenger god in Roman mythology
  • Mercury Black
    antagonist voiced by J.J. Castillo in anime web series "RWBY"