起源、Meaning, And History Of Merritt
Merritt is a unisex given name of British origin, meaning ‘from the boundary gate’ in the English language. This name could be a variant of the given name Mary, which means ‘wished for child’ or ‘of the sea.’
Some argue that the name is most frequently seen in a Merriott or Marriott form. It may also have originated from the Medieval English name Marret or Merret, which was a version of Margaret or Mergeret. The name Margaret comes from the Latin Margarita which means ‘pearl.’ The name is also associated with Saint Margaret who was the patron saint of pregnant women.
The surname Merritt arrived in England with the Norman invasion of 1066 and the Merritt family settled in Leicestershire. The surname was originally used as a reference to the location where the family lived. The surname Merritt was first recorded in the parish of Merriott in Somerset.
The spelling of Norman surnames is quite diverse due to the absence of established spelling norms in Old and Medieval English. The Norman French language’s entrance to England and the court languages of Latin and French both had a significant impact, resulting in numerous distinct spellings throughout a person’s lifespan. Marriott, Mariott, Marriot, Marritt, Marrot, Marrotte, Mariatt, Maryet, Maryott, Marryatt, Mariate, Merritt, and Merriott, are among the numerous different spellings.
Mrs. Merritt is a minor fictitious character in the Wishmaster movie series, portrayed by actress Betty McGuire. The 1997 American fantasy horror film was directed by Robert Kurtzman.
The last name Merritt is held by one in 99,769 individuals, making it the 7,778th most common last name in the world. The last name is most common in The Americas, with 86 percent of Merritts living in North America and 85 percent in Anglo-North America. Merritt also ranks as the 86,780th most popular first name globally.
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How To Pronounce Merritt?
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Famous People With The Name Merritt
- Merritt R. ButrickAmerican actor, well-known for his role in the teen sitcom Square Pegs
- Merritt Hayward GiffinAmerican athlete, silver medalist in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
- Merritt PattersonCanadian actress, best known for playing Ophelia on E! network’s television series The Royals.
- Merritt Carmen WeverAmerican actress, best known for winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Merritt Thomas RanewAmerican professional baseball catcher who performed in 269 games over all the five Major League Baseball seasons for five different teams
Merritt On The Popularity Chart
Merritt has only slightly grown in popularity since 1980. Have a look at the graphs to learn more about its popularity.
Popularity Over Time
Merritt has been almost stagnant for the last few decades. The name gained some popularity from 2007 onwards..
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Merritt performed its best in terms of ranking in 1983 when it was positioned at 14454. Since then it has seen a huge decline in ranking.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Merritt
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Popular Sibling Names For Merritt
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Boy Sibling Names For Merritt
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Girl Sibling Names For Merritt
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Merritt?
The name Merritt means ‘from the boundary gate.’
2. What is the origin of the name Merritt?
Merritt has an English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Merritt?
Merritt is pronounced as mer-reett.
4. Is Merritt a popular name?
Merritt is not a really popular name in the US in recent times. Even in its best year, 2018, 106 babies per million were given this name. The name never featured in the top 1000 names in the US after 1954 (1).
5. Are there any positive qualities or traits associated with the name Merritt that resonate with you?
People named Meritt have the knack of doing managerial work, fulfilling responsibilities with precision. They tend to be strong, individualistic, and ambitious. Lastly, they are versatile and love to experiment in life.
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