Merrivale

MAIR-ih-vale

Variation of Merivale, Cornish surname

"valley near the lake"

Merrivale Origin and Meaning

The name Merrivale is a girl's name meaning "valley near the lake".

Merrivale was originally used as a surname in Cornwall and Devon — in the latter of which, there actually is a small hamlet called Merrivale. Neither Merrivale nor Merivale are common as first names, but it's one to consider if you're looking for a gender-neutral name to honor a Mary.