Merrie

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Merrie

Pronounced MER-ee /ˈmɛr.i/High

Meaning: Merrie is a spelling of the English word 'merry,' meaning cheerful and lighthearted, used as a bright given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny word-name: Merrie simply means 'merry, cheerful' (said 'MER-ee'). Light, warm, and vintage.

Origin LowEnglish

MeaningMerrie is a spelling of the English word 'merry,' meaning cheerful and lighthearted, used as a bright given name.

U.S. rank (2004)#17897 ↘ Falling

2004 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,632

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

Merrie is a spelling of the word 'merry,' bright and lighthearted. It saw its small high point near 1959 as a cheerful given name (said 'MER-ee').

It faded after the 1960s and is uncommon now. Cheery, soft, and dated.

Did you know? Merrie peaked around 1959, riding the mid-century fondness for cheerful -ie word names.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Merrie — English word 'merry'; cheerful

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Merry— the plain word spelling

Meredith— a like Mer- longer name

Mary— a like classic Mar- name

Carrie— a rhyming vintage -ie pick

What does the name Merrie mean?

Merrie is a spelling of 'merry,' meaning cheerful and lighthearted.

How do you pronounce Merrie?

It's said MER-ee /ˈmɛr.i/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Merrie a comeback name?

It's rare today and reads as a sweet mid-century word name.

How popular is Merrie?

Merrie was a modest favorite around the late nineteen-fifties and has been uncommon since.