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Mirin

OriginIrish and Scottish, meaning unknown

About Mirin

The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football.

Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related. In all its forms, one of the most classic Scottish names for girls.

Pronounced MIR-in.

As of October 2026, Mirin ranked #18284 in US births in 2015 SSA.

Editor's take: The name Mirin is a girl's name of Gaelic, Scottish, Irish origin.

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