Mercia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mercia Name at a Glance

Name	Mercia
Meaning	People of the borderland. From Mercia. Compassion; forbearance.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mercia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mercia means “People of the borderland. From Mercia. Compassion; forbearance”. 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.

Mercia Name Origin

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

Is Mercia a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Mercia

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