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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Sea fortress; Pony

Baby can face all kinds of weather with the name Merlynn. This gender-neutral moniker has Welsh origins, and is a respelling of Merlin and a derivative of the Welsh Myrddin. Meaning “sea fortress,” Merlynn can be baby’s port in a storm, no matter what. This meaning evokes images of salty air and ocean adventures, and will surely give baby a healthy love for the briney blue. Merlynn could also be a possible variation of the Welsh word merlyn, meaning “pony,” giving this name a nice connection to both land and sea.