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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Merry

OriginEnglish
Meaning"joyful"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Merry as a girl's name
NB Rank#15268

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Merry is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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5 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in Y for Boys
Names That Mean Joyful
Two Syllable Names for Boys
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