| Meaning | one who has achieved high honor |
| Origin | Latin, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Me-ri-da |
About Merida
Merida sparkles with adventurous spirit and Celtic charm. This name brings to mind courage, independence, and determination—qualities that inspire confidence and capability. Merida's three-syllable structure provides a complete, substantial sound that carries weight and presence. The name has gained contemporary recognition while maintaining its traditional roots, offering the best of both worlds. Its relatively uncommon status ensures individuality without oddity, striking an ideal balance for parents seeking distinction. Merida possesses a lyrical quality that makes it pleasant to say and hear, with its flowing syllables creating natural rhythm. The name works across various cultural contexts while retaining its distinctive character and strong identity. It pairs beautifully with surnames of different lengths and origins, demonstrating impressive versatility. Merida suggests strength tempered with grace, wildness balanced with wisdom—complex, multifaceted qualities that allow room for personality development. The name carries enough substance to grow with its bearer from childhood through adulthood.
Nicknames for Merida
| Mer |
| Meri |
| Ida |
| Mera |
Famous People Named Merida
| Merida Del Río | Mexican artist |
| Merida Anderson | Australian musician |
| Merida Gorman | American actress |
| Merida Grant | British academic |
| Merida L. Johns | American professor |
| Merida Miller | American author |
| Merida Roets | South African singer |
| Merida Wolsky | American costume designer |
| Merida Escandon | Mexican poet |
| Merida Long | American politician |
| Merida Boucher | American journalist |
| Merida Bigelow | American businesswoman |
| Merida Guevara | Venezuelan lawyer |
| Merida Brown | American educator |
| Merida McFaddin | American philanthropist |
| Merida Valenzuela | Mexican activist |
| Merida Cervantes | Mexican archaeologist |
| Merida Davis | American painter |
| Merida Joy Eubanks | American musician |
| Merida Hobson | American lawyer |
Characters Named Merida
| Merida | Disney's "Brave" |
| Merida Grayson | TV show "Blindspot" |
| Merida Keddie | Book series "The Dragonriders of Pern" |
| Merida Farrow | Film "Remember Me" |
| Merida Peake | Book series "The Inheritance Trilogy" |
| Merida Blaine | Film "Cruel Intentions 2" |
| Merida Sinclair | Book "The Unremembered" |
| Merida Cassidy | TV show "The Royals" |
| Merida van Gelder | Book "The Book of Ivy" |
| Merida Thomas | Book series "Merlin" |
| Merida Wolfe | Book series "Seven Sisters" |
| Merida Cameron | TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Merida Boyle | TV show "Supernatural" |
| Merida Rand | Book "Song of the Lioness" |
| Merida Cale | Book series "The Demigod Diaries" |
| Merida Lynch | Book "Messenger" |
| Merida Davidson | Book series "Grimspace" |
| Merida Harper | Book series "Succubus Diaries" |