Popularity:12171
Origin:British
Meaning:Joyful or lighthearted
Merry is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “joyful or lighthearted.” What more could you want for baby? Commonly associated with just the word “merry,” this sweet name may also be a short form of the Welsh name Meredith. Lord of the Rings fans will know it as the name of a much-loved hobbit character in the series. Humorous yet heroic, Merry the hobbit is certainly a worthy namesake for your little one.
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