Orson
OR-sun
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Meaning: Bear cub, little bear
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Merle
Gender-neutral · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Blackbird, shining sea
- Pronunciation
- MURL
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From French 'merle' meaning blackbird; also possibly from Celtic.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: French, Latin
Commonly used in: United States, France
Alternate spellings
MurlEnglish
Simplified spelling.
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Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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