Merry

Merry Meaning & Origin

About Merry
The name Merry is derived from the Old English word "myrige," meaning "joyful" or "cheerful." It is often associated with happiness, mirth, and a lively spirit. Merry is a name that conveys a sense of positivity and brings to mind a person who is full of joy and brings happiness to those around them.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merry are female.

Merry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.88% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merry in Braille

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

The name Merry in braille

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

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

The name Merry in sign language

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