Meridith: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ehr-eed-eeth
Origin: Welsh
gender-female

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Meaning: A variant of the unisex name Meredith

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.

Meridith Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Meridith is currently #21194 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Meridith is currently #12061 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Meridith is currently #11019 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Meridith is currently #6236 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Meridith is currently #10339 on Kiindred Australian Names

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