Myrtle

At a Glance: Name: Myrtle – 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

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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

Phonetic: MER-tul   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2023.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Myrtle)

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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