Meryl
[ˈmɛrəl]Meaning
variant of Muriel, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic, meaning "bright sea"
Background Story
Meryl is a given name whose origins are unclear. Behind the Name records it as a variant of Muriel, and Wikipedia lists Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins meaning "bright sea", a Greek origin relating to myrrh, and a combination of Mary and Beryl among the possibilities. A famous bearer is the American actress Meryl Streep, whose real name is Mary Louise Streep.
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