US Popularity Rank: 7070

Origin: French

Meaning: Blackbird

Myrle is a girl’s name of Old French origin, meaning “blackbird.” Known for their beautiful music, these sweet songbirds make a wonderful namesake. The elegant sound of Old French makes this rare name even more appealing. In the US, Myrle reached peak popularity in 1897, but fell out of use after 1966. Why not bring back this gem from the past?