Wonderful; to be admired
Merinda is a rare variant of Miranda, a name created by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play The Tempest. It is derived from the Latin word 'mirandus', meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'. While less common than the original spelling, it offers a unique twist on a literary classic.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Merinda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Australian children's book series 'The Silver Brumby' · The Silver Brumby
