Merlin
sea fortress
Welsh, Arthurian Legend
Boy · M
Merlin
“sea fortress”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
Merlin is derived from the Welsh Myrddin. He is the legendary wizard and prophet in Arthurian legend, making the name universally associated with magic and wisdom.
It means "sea fortress." Merlin has a popularity score of 55 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced mur-lin. It is traditionally associated with Mythology. It is associated with themes of Mythology, Magic and Wisdom. Its listed personality traits are Wise, Mystical and Powerful. It has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Merlin mean?
The name Merlin means "sea fortress."
What origin is the name Merlin?
Merlin has Welsh and Arthurian Legend origins.
Is Merlin a boy or girl name?
Merlin is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Merlin?
Merlin is pronounced mur-lin.
Is Merlin popular?
Merlin has a popularity score of 55 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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