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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Beloved

Baby will always know how much they are cherished with this Irish name. Merna, which is an alternative spelling of Myrna, means "beloved." Both Merna and Myrna are Anglicizations of the Irish name Muirne, who, in Irish legend, was the mother of the epic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill. With Merna, baby can have a tender reminder of how much you care for them, as well as a link to mythology that any history buff is sure to be fascinated by.