Merlot

MER-loh'MUR-loh'2 syllables
🇫🇷French
Approachable

MEANING

A type of red wine grape

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the French word 'merle', meaning blackbird, possibly referring to the color of the grape

CULTURAL NOTES

Merlot is one of the most popular red wine varietals in the world, known for its softness and approachability.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

First recorded use in France in the 18th century, Merlot has become a staple in vineyards globally.

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The name Merlot means "A type of red wine grape" in French.
Merlot has French origins. Derived from the French word 'merle', meaning blackbird, possibly referring to the color of the grape
Merlot is pronounced MER-loh (MUR-loh). 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 Merlot include Mer.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Merlot include Cabernet, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot.
The most common spelling is Merlot. Alternative spellings include Merlow, Mairlot.