Merit

Meaning worthy, deserving
Origin Latin
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Merit
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Me-rit

About Merit

Merit stands as a testament to purposeful simplicity—a name whose brevity belies its substantial presence. This single-syllable gem cuts through complexity with refreshing clarity, offering your daughter a name that communicates efficiently in our fast-paced world while leaving a lasting impression.

The name's conceptual connection to excellence and worthiness subtly reinforces positive attributes without resorting to obvious virtue naming.

Merit's structure and sound work cohesively across cultural boundaries, maintaining its integrity regardless of accent or language background—an increasingly valuable quality for families considering global mobility or multicultural contexts.

The name pairs exceptionally well with longer surnames, creating a balanced full-name experience that respects both components.

Merit possesses that rare quality of feeling simultaneously contemporary and timeless, positioning your daughter with a name that will never feel dated or trendy.

Variations of Name Merit

Mirit
Meret
Meritt
Meritta
Merritt
Merita
Marrit
Marritte

Nicknames for Merit

Meri
Rit
Mimi
Ritt
Merit