Merida

Latin

"one who has achieved a high place of honor"

Merida Origin and Meaning

The name Merida is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "one who has achieved a high place of honor".

You'll probably be hearing more of this name thanks to the newest Pixar film, featuring Princess Merida, the first Pixar princess--a feisty, athletic, independent medieval Scottish girl with wild red hair. Her name, however, is not Scottish, but a Spanish place name found in both Spain and Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

Will Merida be the next Ariel? Stay tuned. Read more about Merida and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

Merida Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 936 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Merida

• 936 Nameberry 2025

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The name Merida in Pop Culture

• Merida Princess in Disney Pixar's "Brave"
• Merida cities in Spain, Mexico, Phillippines, and Venezuela