Merle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Merle Name at a Glance

Name	Merle
Meaning	Blackbird.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Merle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Merle means “Blackbird”. 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.

Merle Name Origin

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

Is Merle a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Merle

When considering Merle 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.