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Mercy

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Compassion and forgiveness
Pronunciation
MER-see
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'merces' meaning reward, came to mean compassion in English.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageModernSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • MercieEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Behind the Name, Latin Word Names (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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