♂♀ Name Merlin

Q: What does the name Merlin mean?

Merlin means 'sea fortress' (from Celtic 'muir' = sea + 'dun' = fortress) and 'falcon' or 'hawk' (from Old French 'esmerillon').

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Merlin is a ♀ girl name and a ♂ boy name. That makes Merlin one of the gender-neutral unisex names.

Where does the name Merlin come from?

Merlin derived from the Celtic name Myrddin and is a wizard of the legend of King Arthur. In rare cases Merlin may also be a girl’s name. Besides, the baby name Merlin originates in the name of the falcon bird.

What does the name Merlin mean?

Merlin means “sea fortress” (from Celtic “muir” = sea + “dun” = fortress) and “falcon” or “hawk” (from Old French “esmerillon”).

Pronunciation of Merlin

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Popularity of the name Merlin

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