Welsh girl name
Mererid Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Mererid means pearl. The Welsh form of Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl
Mererid is the Welsh form of Margaret, with roots in the Greek for pearl, and it is one of several Welsh versions of that name alongside Mared and Marged. It carries a poetic reputation through Mererid Hopwood, who in 2001 became the first woman to win the Chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. The name is gentle in sound, although the rolled r gives it a distinctly Welsh character. It is uncommon today, so it offers an old name with a literary tone.
Variants of Mererid
MeridMared
Well-known people named Mererid
Mererid Hopwood.
Mererid popularity: Ireland vs the US
Mererid does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mererid mean?
Mererid means "pearl". The Welsh form of Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl.
How do you pronounce Mererid?
Mererid is pronounced meh-REH-rid.
What is the origin of Mererid?
Mererid is of Welsh origin. The Welsh form of Margaret, from the Greek word for pearl.