Merrel

Merrel Meaning & Origin

About Merrel
The name "Merrel" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "merle," meaning "blackbird." It is a surname that was often given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a blackbird, such as having dark hair or a melodious voice. The name can also be seen as a variant of the name "Merrill," which means "shining sea" in Welsh. Overall, the name "Merrel" is associated with nature and beauty, particularly with the imagery of the blackbird or the sea.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merrel are male.

Merrel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/merrel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merrel in Braille

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

The name Merrel in braille

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

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

The name Merrel in sign language

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