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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Sea fortress

Merlyn is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin. Meaning "sea fortress," this name accomplishes the goals of strength and embodying the water baby spirit simultaneously. Parents who know baby is born to be a charmer might just love this name’s connections to the wizard Merlin, King Arthur’s mentor. The legendary figure is loved among mythology enthusiasts, and there’s no doubt that your little one will be just as magical.