Meric

MEH-rik'MEH-rik'2 syllables
🇹🇷Turkish
Independent

MEANING

Meric River

ORIGIN

Turkish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Meriç River, an important waterway in Turkey.

CULTURAL NOTES

The Meriç River is a significant geographical feature in Turkey, contributing to regional identity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the river has been a natural boundary and has played a role in various regional conflicts and developments.

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

Ruler of the sea

ORIGIN

Welsh

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Old Welsh 'Myrddin,' associated with the sea.

CULTURAL NOTES

In legend, names with 'Mer' are often linked to the ocean or sea.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The idea of being a ruler of the sea connects to mythological themes in Celtic stories.

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FAQs About Meric

The name Meric means "Meric River" in Turkish, "Ruler of the sea" in English.
Meric has Turkish and Welsh origins. Derived from the Meriç River, an important waterway in Turkey.
Meric is pronounced MEH-rik (MEH-rik). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Meric include Meri, Rick.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Meric include Evelyn, Liam, Aria.
The most common spelling is Meric. Alternative spellings include Merrick, Meryk.