The myrtle plant
Mirtha is a Spanish variant of the name Myrtle, derived from the evergreen shrub associated with love and peace. In ancient times, the myrtle was sacred to the goddess Venus and symbolized marital fidelity. While it was popular in Spanish-speaking regions in the mid-20th century, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States today.
Less common today
Mirtha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,114 in 1990.
Iconic Argentine television host and actress
Wife of former drug lord George Jung, portrayed in the film Blow
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
