Meridith is a feminine variant of the unisex name Meredith, derived from the Welsh names Maredudd or Meredydd. The name combines Old Welsh terms, ‘mere, ’ which means ‘great’ or ‘splendid, ’ and ‘iudd, ’ which refers to ‘Lord. ’ Initially used as a feminine name, Meredith has become popular a feminine name since the 1920s. The surname Meredith has several variants, such as Meradith, and Meredeth. Meridith is not a prominent given name but is significant in Welsh culture and history.
