The nameMerlin
Merlin is a boy's name taken from the famous wizard of Arthurian legend. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Merlin comes from the Welsh Myrddin, linked to the name of the town of Carmarthen, of debated meaning.
Origin
Welsh. Merlin, adviser to King Arthur, is one of the great figures of the Matter of Britain.
History
Merlin appeared in France in the late 1970s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Merlin
Merlin in France
Merlin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 980 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Merlin. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Merlin in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 69 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merlin mean?
Merlin comes from the Welsh Myrddin, linked to the name of the town of Carmarthen, of debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Merlin?
Welsh. Merlin, adviser to King Arthur, is one of the great figures of the Matter of Britain.
Is Merlin a girl's or a boy's name?
Merlin is a boy's name.