Merritt

Boundary gate; worthy

GenderBoyOriginEnglishSay itMEHR-itPopularityUncommon
Pronounced MEHR-it

About the name Merritt

Merritt is a crisp, virtue-adjacent surname name suggesting worthiness and merit. It's short, smart, and quietly distinctive.

Principled and hardworking, earning respect naturally.

Fun fact

Merritt can be read as literally meaning 'deserving' in modern English.

Nicknames for Merritt

Merri

Variations

MeritMeritt

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