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Merida

The name Merida peaked for boys at #1013 in 1880. Merida is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Merida is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "one who has achieved a high place of honor".

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You'll probably be hearing more of this name thanks to the newest Pixar film, featuring Princess Merida, the first Pixar princess--a feisty, athletic, independent medieval Scottish girl with wild red hair. Her name, however, is not Scottish, but a Spanish place name found in both Spain and Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.  

<br/><br/>Will Merida be the next Ariel?  Stay tuned. Read more about Merida and other <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/disney-princess-names">Disney Princess Names</a> in our featured blog.

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The name Merida peaked for girls at #1796 in 2017. The name is most popular in MERIDA, MERIDA, and MERIDA. Merida is occasionally used for boys in 1880.

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