Merrill is a unisex given name of English origin.
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɛrəl/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Word/name | From surname or place names |
| Meaning | From an English surname that was derived either from the given name Muriel or from place names meaning "pleasant hill" |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Merril |
| Related names | Merle, Muriel |
Men
- Merrill Aldrich (1899–1957), American politician
- Merrill Bradshaw (1929–2000), American composer
- Merrill Cook (born 1946), American politician and businessman
- Merrill Douglas (born 1936), American football player
- Merrill J. Fernando (1930–2023), Sri Lankan businessman and founder of Dilmah tea
- Merrill Jensen (1905–1980), American historian
- Merrill Moses (born 1977), Olympic water polo player
- Merrill Reese (born 1942), American sports radio announcer
- Merrill Sanford (born 1947), American politician
- Merrill G. Wheelock (1822–1866), American architect
Women
- Merrill Ashley (born 1950), American ballet dancer and répétiteur
- Merrill Elam, American architect and educator
- Merrill Garbus (born 1979), musician behind the experimental indie project Tune-yards
- Merrill Joan Gerber (born 1938), American writer
- Merrill Markoe (born 1948), American author
- Merrill Nisker (born 1966), Canadian electroclash musician and producer
- Merrill Swain, Canadian applied lindquist
See also
References
- Campbell, Mike. "Merrill". behindthename.com. Behind the Name. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
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