From an English surname which was derived from the given name Muriel. Merrill is a masculine name derived from Muriel. The name Muriel is probably derived from Gaelic elements, which ultimately mean "shiny sea". It was popularized by Dinah Craik in her novel John Halifax, Gentleman, where Muriel is John Halifax"s daughter. The name itself was not popular outside of Scotland until the beginning of the 20th century.
Merrill Related Names Variants: Merle, Merrell, Merill
Merrill Celebrities Merrill Gerber - author, Merrill Johnson - football player,
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