Merry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Merry Name at a Glance

Name	Merry
Meaning	Merry; mirthful; joyous. Also an abbreviation of Meredith.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Merry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Merry means “Merry; mirthful; joyous. Also an abbreviation of Meredith”. 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.

Merry Name Origin

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

Is Merry a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Merry

When considering Merry 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.