Muriel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Muriel Name at a Glance

Name	Muriel
Meaning	Shining sea.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Muriel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Muriel means “Shining sea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Muriel Name Origin

Our database records Muriel under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Muriel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Muriel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Muriel

When considering Muriel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.