Joyful, happy, or lighthearted
Merri is a modern English name derived from the word 'merry,' which stems from the Old English 'myrige.' While it is often used as a diminutive for Meredith or Rosemary, it stands alone as a cheerful, virtue-adjacent name. It gained some popularity in the mid-20th century but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Merri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,522 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Longtime Chicago television anchor and radio personality
American collegiate softball player
