The nameMurielle
Murielle is a French spelling of Muriel, a Celtic name meaning "bright sea".
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
Murielle comes from the Irish Muirgheal, from muir, "sea", and geal, "bright".
Origin
Irish, French spelling.
History
Murielle peaked in France in the mid 1960s, alongside Muriel.
Popularity of the name Murielle
Murielle in France
4336thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1964peak year (2,250 births)
37,920babies named Murielle in France since 1900
Murielle was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 18,530 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Murielle. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Murielle in France were born before 1967, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Murielle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murielle mean?
Murielle comes from the Irish Muirgheal, from muir, "sea", and geal, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Murielle?
Irish, French spelling.
Is Murielle a girl's or a boy's name?
Murielle is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Murielle?
Variants and related names of Murielle include Muriel.