Merlin

Merlin Meaning & Origin

About Merlin
The name Merlin is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "myrddin," meaning "sea fortress" or "hill fortress." In Arthurian legend, Merlin is a powerful wizard and advisor to King Arthur, known for his wisdom, magic, and prophetic abilities. The name Merlin is often associated with intelligence, mysticism, and enchantment.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merlin are male.

Merlin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.16% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merlin in Braille

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

The name Merlin in braille

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

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

The name Merlin in sign language

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