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Murrin

Girl name · 107 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Murrin: 107 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2012.

Murrin is a name with deep Gaelic roots, most likely a diminutive or variant of the Gaelic names Muireall or Muriel, meaning "sea-bright" or "of the bright sea" (muir, meaning "sea," and geal, meaning "bright"). It also shares a connection with the Irish name Muirín, a diminutive of Muirne, meaning "beloved" or "high-spirited." While not a common historical bearer, the name gained notable Scottish exposure through Murrin Erskine, a respected 20th-century artist known for her evocative landscapes of the Highlands and Islands. The name is also distantly tied to the MacMurrin sept of Clan MacDonald, giving it a subtle clan connection. A softer alternative to Morven or Murray, Murrin remains a rare but lyrical choice in modern Scotland, blending natural imagery with Celtic tradition.