Girl name
Merlin name meaning
“sea fortress”
Merlin is a feminine name and a literary form of Welsh Myrddin, commonly linked to the traditional meaning “sea fortress.” Myrddin is associated with the place name Caerfyrddin. The sea fortress interpretation comes from explanations of that place name, although the details of the derivation remain disputed.
What does Merlin mean?
Sea fortress
In Indonesian: benteng laut
Origin and cultural usage of Merlin
Merlin is a literary form of Welsh Myrddin, associated with the place name Caerfyrddin. The traditional interpretation 'sea fortress' comes from explanations of that place name, though the derivation is disputed.
How to pronounce Merlin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦂꦭꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮁᮜᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Merlin a girl’s name?
Yes, Merlin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Merlin ranks #1,503 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Merlin
Famous people named Merlin
- Merlin Komba · b. 1995
- Merlin Payokwa · b. 1992
- Merlin Tomatala
- Merlin Yustin Kiryeman · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Merlin
What is the meaning of Merlin?
Merlin means sea fortress. Merlin is a literary form of Welsh Myrddin, associated with the place name Caerfyrddin. The traditional interpretation 'sea fortress' comes from explanations of that place name, though the derivation is disputed.
Is Merlin a girl’s name?
Yes, Merlin is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Merlin have?
Merlin has 2 syllables (Mer-lin) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Merlin?
Merlin ranks #1,503 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Merlin?
Notable people named Merlin include Merlin Komba, Merlin Payokwa, Merlin Tomatala.
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