Merlin
Welsh
"sea fortress"
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Merlin Origin and Meaning
The name Merlin is a girl's name meaning "sea fortress".
Merlin is an ancient wizardy name still occasionally used today. About ten baby girls were named Merlin in the US last year, and about 50 boys.
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