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Merle 
French, Latin, "Blackbird"
Though there are celebrity namesakes for both boy and girl Merles (country singer Haggard, actress Oberon), the flat-sounding name has given way to fresher, more modern alternatives like Meryl and Marlee.
Variations
Myrline,
Merl,
Merola,
Meryl,
Murle,
Myrleen,
Myrle,
Merline,
Merlina,
Merla,
Myrlene
Merle is a nickname of
Merlin,
and Merrill.
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Latin, "Noblewoman"
Patricia is well-bred and serious, a prep-school girl headed for the Ivy League.When she's feeling more playful, she goes by Patty, Patsy or Trish.
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