Origin: Old French
Meaning: “blackbird”
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Merl, Merla, Merlina, Merline, Merola, Meryl,
Murle, Myrle, Myrleen, Myrlene, Myrline
Merle TV and Movie Quotes:
“These eyes. They’re Merle Oberon’s eyes.”
My Favorite Year (1982)
“Merle’s gettin’ married today.”
Blue, White and Perfect (1942)
Famous people named Merle or its variations
1. Merle Dandridge, American actress
2. Mimsy Farmer (b. 1945), American actress
born Merle Farmer
3. Merle Oberon (1911-79), British actress
born Estelle Merle Thompson
Merle Middle Names
Merle Bernadette
Merle Diane
Merle Lucia
Merle Neve
Merle Rosalie