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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sea-bright (fair/bright combined with 'sea')
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic (Anglicized)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MYUR-ee-el
Muriel (MYUR-ee-el) is a vintage, romantic, storybook name for a girl, with Scottish Gaelic roots that were Anglicized over time. It's built from the sense of 'fair' or 'bright' combined with 'sea', so it reads as 'sea-bright'. If you love names with an old-fashioned feel and a soft, three-syllable sound, Muriel delivers both.
Meaning & Origin of Muriel
Meaning: Sea-bright (fair/bright combined with 'sea').
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Anglicized).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Muriel
MYUR-ee-elIPA /ˈmjʊriəl/
Popularity of Muriel
Muriel peaked at #112 in 1922, when 2,392 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3198 with 50 babies, so a child named Muriel today would rarely meet another.
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FAQ
What does the name Muriel mean?
Sea-bright (fair/bright combined with ‘sea’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Muriel?
Muriel is pronounced MYUR-ee-el (IPA: /ˈmjʊriəl/).
Is Muriel a popular name right now?
Muriel peaked at #112 in 1922 and is ranked #3198 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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