Merry

English

"lighthearted, happy"

Merry Origin and Meaning

The name Merry is a girl's name of English origin meaning "lighthearted, happy".

She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies.

Merry Rank in US Top 1000

# 949 in the US

Popularity of the name Merry

• 1721 Nameberry 2025

20 Names Similar to Merry

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• Fritzie
• Garland
• Lolly
• Taffy
• Comfort
• Zuzu
• March
• Tabby
• Bitsy
• July
• Glory
• Busy
• Bunty
• Providence
• Golda
• Darling
• Minty
• Easter
• Eartha
• Wallace

Famous People Named Merry

• Merry Anders (born Mary Helen Anderson) American actress
• Merry Clayton American singer known for her solo in Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter"
• Merry Hull (born Gladys Geissmann) American designer who created the fingerless glove
• Merry Lepper American record,setting marathoner

The name Merry in Pop Culture

• Merry Hanson character in "SummerHill Secrets" by Beverly Lewis
• Merry Pemberton aka Gimmick Girl character in Marvel Comics
• Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck male hobbit character in The Lord of the Rings series
• Merry Trotabout character in "Monster High" show and series