Where is Merle from?

Meaning of the name Merle

Variant of Merrill or Muriel. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula ). This name is also common in Estonia, though a connection to the English-language name is uncertain.

Characteristics of the name Merle

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