Mercy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mercy Name at a Glance

Name	Mercy
Meaning	Diminutive of Mercedes: Mercy. Derived from one of the Spanish titles for the Virgin Mary (Maria de las Mercedes).
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mercy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mercy means “Diminutive of Mercedes: Mercy. Derived from one of the Spanish titles for the Virgin Mary (Maria de las Mercedes”. 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.

Mercy Name Origin

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

Is Mercy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Mercy

When considering Mercy 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.