Myrtle

Myrtle Meaning & Origin

About Myrtle
The name Myrtle is of Greek origin and derives from the word "myrtos," which refers to the myrtle tree. Myrtle is a symbol of love, peace, and fertility. In ancient Greece, it was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. The name Myrtle carries connotations of beauty, grace, and a peaceful nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Myrtle are female.

Myrtle Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Myrtle in Braille

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

The name Myrtle in braille

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

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

The name Myrtle in sign language

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