Myrt

Greek botanical name

Myrt Origin and Meaning

The name Myrt is a girl's name.

Myrt is a diminutive form of Myrtle, a feminine name derived from the evergreen flowering plant. The myrtle plant has symbolic associations with love and immortality in various cultures, particularly in ancient Greek tradition where it was sacred to the goddess Aphrodite. As a given name, Myrt has a concise, vintage quality that evokes the early 20th century when nickname forms were commonly used as legal names. Myrt peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1890s through 1920s but has since become extremely rare. The brevity of Myrt gives it a distinctive quality in an era favoring longer names for girls. Though uncommon today, it might appeal to parents seeking a simple, distinctive vintage revival name with botanical connections.

The name Myrt in Pop Culture

• Myrtle "Myrt" Spear main character in radio serial "Myrt and Marge," played by Myrtle Vail