The nameMurièle
Murièle is a French girl's name, a variant of Muriel. It was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Like Muriel, it comes from the Gaelic Muirgheal, "bright sea".
Origin
Celtic, through Muriel.
History
First given in the mid 1940s, Murièle peaked around 1960, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Murièle
Murièle in France
1960peak year (60 births)
1,005babies named Murièle in France since 1900
Murièle was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 460 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Murièle. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Murièle in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Murièle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murièle mean?
Like Muriel, it comes from the Gaelic Muirgheal, "bright sea".
What is the origin of the name Murièle?
Celtic, through Muriel.
Is Murièle a girl's or a boy's name?
Murièle is a girl's name.