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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Mercury

OriginRoman
Meaning"messenger of the gods, quicksilver"
GenderGirl
Also a boy's nameShow me Mercury as a boy's name
NB Rank#8492

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The name Mercury peaked for girls at #7148 in 2023. Mercury is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

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  • Chemical that makes hatters go nuts

    hence "you're as mad as a hatter"

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