Myrtle

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Pronounced MUR-tul /ˈmɜːr.təl/High

Meaning: The myrtle shrub, a symbol of loveHigh

In 30 seconds: A vintage botanical name from the fragrant myrtle, an evergreen long tied to love and marriage.

Origin HighGreek

MeaningThe myrtle shrub, a symbol of love

U.S. rank (2023)#14617 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 136,478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Myrtle comes from Greek myrtos, the evergreen myrtle shrub. A favorite of the Victorians, it carries old associations with love and devotion.

Once hugely popular and now charmingly old-fashioned, Myrtle is part of the returning wave of vintage plant names.

Did you know? Myrtle was sacred to Aphrodite, and sprigs of it have been woven into royal wedding bouquets for generations.

Overall data confidence 90%

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Hazel— a fellow vintage tree-and-plant name

Laurel— another evergreen plant name

Ivy— a botanical name from the same Victorian era

Olive— a vintage plant name with a love-and-peace symbolism

By meaningLove

What does the name Myrtle mean?

Myrtle is of Greek origin and means 'the myrtle plant, a symbol of love'.

How do you pronounce Myrtle?

It's said MUR-tul /ˈmɜːr.təl/.

Is Myrtle a boy or girl name?

Myrtle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Myrtle?

Myrtle is an old-fashioned name seeing a vintage revival in the U.S..