About Merriam
The name "Merriam" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "meri," meaning "merry" or "joyful." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who had a cheerful or lively personality. The name "Merriam" carries connotations of happiness, mirth, and a positive outlook on life.
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Most individuals with the name Merriam are female.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Merriam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Merriam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.