Murline

Murline is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Marlene or Merlin. It has a gentle, vintage quality that evokes the mid-20th century when similar-sounding names were more prevalent. The name may relate to the French word 'merle' meaning blackbird, or could be connected to the Welsh sea imagery associated with the legendary figure Merlin. Murline has never been widely popular, giving it a distinctive quality. It peaked in usage in the United States during the 1930s-1940s and has since become quite rare. The name carries a melodic sound with its soft consonants and long 'i' ending.

Pronounced MUR-leen.

As of October 2026, Murline ranked #6346 for girls in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #1990 for girls in 1925.