Merle is a given name used by both men and women. The name is a variant of Merrill or Muriel, influenced by the French word merle meaning blackbird (from the Latin merula).
Given Name MERLETTA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: English (Rare) PRONOUNCED: mur-LET-É™ [details]
English Meaning: The name Merrill is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Merrill is: Shining sea.
The name Meryl is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Meryl is: Bright sea.
Muriel is an English name derived from Celtic elements meaning "sea" and "bright"
