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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub associated with love and marriage
- Origin
- English (plant name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- MER-tul
Myrtle takes its name directly from the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub tied to love and marriage. It's an English name with a straightforward, botanical origin — no hidden meaning beyond the plant itself.
Meaning & Origin of Myrtle
Meaning: Named after the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub associated with love and marriage.
Origin: English (plant name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Myrtle
MER-tulIPA /ˈmɜːrtəl/
Popularity of Myrtle
Myrtle peaked at #27 in 1894, when 1,818 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had fallen to #14617, with just 6 babies named Myrtle that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Myrtle mean?
Named after the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub associated with love and marriage. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Myrtle?
Myrtle is pronounced MER-tul (IPA: /ˈmɜːrtəl/).
Is Myrtle a popular name right now?
Myrtle peaked at #27 in 1894 and is ranked #14617 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2023.)
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