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Merlina

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Pronounced mur-LEE-nuh /mɚˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine elaboration of Merlin — the wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name is a Latinized form of Welsh Myrddin, itself linked to the place name Caerfyrddin (Carmarthen). Some families may instead hear the merlin, a small falcon. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Merlina feminizes Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name comes from Welsh Myrddin. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'mur-LEE-nuh').
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningA feminine elaboration of Merlin — the wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name is a Latinized form of Welsh Myrddin, itself linked to the place name Caerfyrddin (Carmarthen). Some families may instead hear the merlin, a small falcon. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14629 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Merlina is a feminine elaboration of Merlin, the great wizard of Arthurian legend. Merlin is a Latinized form of Welsh Myrddin, a name tied to Caerfyrddin (Carmarthen). The word merlin also names a small falcon, and some families hear that instead. The route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'mur-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, storybook, and flowing.

Did you know? Merlin is a Latinized form of Welsh Myrddin, and the medieval writer who Latinized it is said to have changed the spelling to avoid an unfortunate French word. Merlina turns the wizard's name into a flowing girls' name (said 'mur-LEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Merlina — Feminine of Merlin; Welsh Myrddin; falcon route also noted; uncertain

Variations

MerlynaMarlinaMerline

Nicknames

MerlLinaMer

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If you like Merlina…

Merle— the short name behind it in sound
Selina— a like flowing -lina ending
Morgana— a like Arthurian-flavored girls' name
Morwenna— another Welsh name
Maelina— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merlina mean?

Merlina is a feminine form of Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, from Welsh Myrddin. Some hear instead the merlin, a small falcon. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Merlina?

It's said mur-LEE-nuh /mɚˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle one.

Is Merlina a boy or girl name?

Merlina is a girl's name; Merlin is the masculine form.

How popular is Merlina?

Merlina is rare in the U.S.

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