Meriel

Irish variation of Muriel

"of the bright sea"

Meriel Origin and Meaning

The name Meriel is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "of the bright sea".

This pleasant modernization of a dated original is still rare but has real modern possibilities. Alternate versions include Merial.

20 Names Similar to Meriel

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• Thaïs
• Delyth
• Soline
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• Ardith
• Róisín
• Sabrine
• Idony
• Idonea
• Éire
• Maebh
• Violaine
• Eirlys
• Talwyn
• Morven
• Briallen
• Orlaith
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Famous People Named Meriel

• Meriel Barham lead singer of English band Lush
• Meriel Forbes Lady Richardson (born Muriel Elsa Florence Forbes,Robertson), English actress
• Meriel Lucy Talbot English public servant and women's welfare worker
• Meriel Patricia Tufnell first British woman jockey to win a race under Jockey Club Rules

The name Meriel in Pop Culture

• Meriel Vaughn character on British soap "Hollyoaks"