Mercutio

Mercutio Meaning & Origin

About Mercutio
The name "Mercutio" is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "merx" meaning "merchandise" or "goods." In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio is a witty and loyal friend of Romeo. The name Mercutio can be interpreted as symbolizing his character's quick wit and sharp tongue, as well as his role as a catalyst for the tragic events that unfold in the play.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mercutio are male.

Mercutio Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M062030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 K UW1 CH IY0 OW0
🌐 IPA
/mercutio*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mercutio in Braille

Here's how to represent Mercutio in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mercutio in braille

How to Spell the Name Mercutio in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mercutio using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mercutio in sign language

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