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Myrtie

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Pronounced MUR-tee /ˈmɜːr.ti/High

Meaning: Myrtie is an affectionate pet form of Myrtle, the fragrant evergreen shrub long tied to love and Venus, from the Greek myrtos.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet plant nickname: Myrtie shortens Myrtle, the love-linked shrub (said 'MUR-tee'). Cozy and antique.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningMyrtie is an affectionate pet form of Myrtle, the fragrant evergreen shrub long tied to love and Venus, from the Greek myrtos.
U.S. rank (1969)#7198 ↗ Rising
1969 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,401

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718801969

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

Myrtie is a pet form of Myrtle, the myrtle plant (Greek myrtos), an emblem of love. It saw its steadiest use near 1917 before fading (said 'MUR-tee').

It became rare after the early century. Homespun, floral, and antique.

Did you know? Myrtie was most common around 1917, when botanical names like Myrtle flourished.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Myrtie — Pet form of Myrtle; Greek 'myrtle plant'

Variations

MyrtleMertieMyrta

Nicknames

MyrtTee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myrtie mean?

Myrtie is a pet form of Myrtle, from the Greek for the myrtle plant.

How do you pronounce Myrtie?

It's said MUR-tee /ˈmɜːr.ti/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Myrtie a comeback name?

It's rare today and reads as an antique nickname for Myrtle.

How popular is Myrtie?

Myrtie was a modest early-twentieth-century pick, cresting around nineteen-seventeen, and is rare now.

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