Merri or Merry?
Two spellings, side by side.
Merri and Merry are two spellings of the same sound. Merri is listed with the meaning "Mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith" and Merry with "Merry, mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith; diminutive of meredith: guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls". Both spellings are searched about equally here. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Merri | Merry |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith | Merry, mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith; diminutive of meredith: guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Mer-ri | Merry |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Merri and Merry
Is Merri or Merry more common?
They are searched about equally on this site.
Do Merri and Merry mean the same?
Merri: "Mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith". Merry: "Merry, mirthful, joyous also an abbreviation of meredith; diminutive of meredith: guardian of the sea. great chief. this name can be given to children of either gender, but is more common among girls".
How do you say Merri?
In parts: Mer-ri. Merry is said the same way.
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