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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Shining sea, sea

Merie is a girl’s name with mixed origins, the perfect name for a water-loving tot. In Celtic languages like Irish, Scottish, and Breton, it is a variation of the name Meriel, which means “shining sea,” from the words muir geal. It also means “sea” in Finnish. With a name so connected to beautiful sparkling seas, don’t be surprised if baby Merie is like a little fish, finding themself at home in the water.