At a Glance: Name: Meriel – Meaning: sea-bright – Origin: Celtic (Irish/Breton), a medieval form of Muriel – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEHR-ee-ul
Meriel is a Celtic (Irish/Breton), a medieval form of Muriel girl's name meaning “sea-bright”. It appears in our list of The Edwardian Name Revival of 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Meriel
Meaning: Sea-bright.
Origin: Celtic (Irish/Breton), a medieval form of Muriel.
How to Pronounce Meriel
Phonetic: MEHR-ee-ul IPA: /ˈmɛriəl/
Popularity of Meriel
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2014.
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