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Murielle

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Pronounced myoo-ree-EL /mjʊə.riˈɛl/Low

Meaning: Murielle is the French dress of Muriel, a name of Celtic origin usually explained as 'bright sea', from elements meaning 'sea' and 'bright' or 'shining'. The doubled -elle ending gives the old Celtic name a graceful French finish.Low

In 30 seconds: Murielle is a girl's name, a French form of Muriel meaning 'bright sea'. It appears in US records from 1919, peaking around 1927 (said myoo-ree-EL).
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Origin LowFrench, Celtic
MeaningMurielle is the French dress of Muriel, a name of Celtic origin usually explained as 'bright sea', from elements meaning 'sea' and 'bright' or 'shining'. The doubled -elle ending gives the old Celtic name a graceful French finish.
U.S. rank (2022)#13158 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719192022

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

Murielle is a French elaboration of Muriel, a Celtic name meaning 'bright sea'. The -elle ending was fashionable for girls, softening the older Muriel into something more ornamental.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its 1927 peak, though scattered records run to recent years. A girl named Murielle then would be a great-grandmother now, and the sea-bright meaning gives it a quiet revival appeal.

Did you know? Muriel, the name behind Murielle, is Celtic for 'bright sea' and helped inspire the surname Merrill, tying this delicate name to a rugged old root.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Murielle — French elaboration of Muriel (Celtic 'bright sea'); rare US girl usage

Variations

MurielMurialMireille

Nicknames

MuriElle

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If you like Murielle…

Muriel— the base name it elaborates
Mireille— a related French girl's name
Danielle— a same-style French -elle girl's name
Maribelle— echoes that soft -le sound
Michaele— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murielle mean?

It is a French elaboration of Muriel, a Celtic name usually explained as 'bright sea'.

How do you pronounce Murielle?

It is said myoo-ree-EL /mjʊə.riˈɛl/ - three syllables.

Is Murielle a boy or girl name?

Murielle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Murielle?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-twenties.

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