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Merryn

Girl name · 57 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Merryn: 57 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2013.

Merryn is a name of Welsh origin, typically meaning “sea” or “from the sea,” derived from the Welsh word *mor*, though it also appears in Cornish tradition as a variant of Morwenna. Its most recognisable bearer is Merryn Somerset Webb, the British financial journalist and editor-in-chief of *MoneyWeek*, who brings a modern, professional edge to the name. Those drawn to coastal connections might note the Cornish village of St Merryn, named after a 6th‑century Welsh saint, while the same *mor* root appears in the Scottish county name Moray. A gentle alternative to better‑known sea‑themed names, Merryn also shares its soft sound with the Irish Merin and the Welsh Meryn, making it a rare but richly evocative choice for a little one.