Muril Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
65% Masculine / 35% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Muril' means 'bright sea'.
Meaning of the Name Muril
'Muril' is a variant spelling of the name 'Muriel'. It is derived from the Celtic name 'Muireall' meaning 'bright sea'. In Celtic mythology, Muireall was the name of a mermaid who could grant wishes. The name is popular in Scottish and Irish cultures. It has a mystical and enchanting connotation.
Popularity of the Name Muril
The popularity for the name Muril peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 7 births, which ranked number 7,539 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Muril had the most female births in 1915 with 5, which ranked number 4,274 out of 4,967 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 7, which ranked number 3,517 out of 4,985 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Muril
Popularity of Muril by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Muril. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Muril in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Muril is a great pick!
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