At a Glance: Name: Merryn – Meaning: linked by tradition to Marina, 'of the sea' (uncertain) – Origin: Cornish (name of a local saint) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MEHR-in
Merryn is a Cornish (name of a local saint) girl's name meaning “linked by tradition to Marina, 'of the sea' (uncertain)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Merryn
Meaning: Linked by tradition to Marina, 'of the sea' (uncertain).
Origin: Cornish (name of a local saint).
A common claim: "Sea maiden" or "mermaid." Actually: There's no solid evidence that Merryn itself means 'sea maiden.' The sea association comes from a tradition linking this saint's name to Marina, a different name that does mean 'of the sea' in Latin.
How to Pronounce Merryn
Phonetic: MEHR-in IPA: /ˈmɛrɪn/
Popularity of Merryn
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2003–2024.
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