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Merlin

Boy NameArthurian Romance Origin

Meaning

Form of the Welsh name Myrddin (meaning "sea fortress") used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 12th-cen

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Merlin and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Wisdom

Spirituality

Integrity

Courage

Intelligence

Famous People Named Merlin

Merlin

Merlin (, , ) is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as an enchanter or wizard, among his various other roles.

LeadershipSuccess

MERLIN

The Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN) is an interferometer array of radio telescopes spread across England.

CharismaCreativity

Merlin Donald

Merlin Wilfred Donald (born November 17, 1939) is a Canadian psychologist, neuroanthropologist, and cognitive neuroscientist, at Case Western Reserve University.

InnovationIntelligenceWisdom

Merlin Guilfoyle

Merlin Joseph Guilfoyle (July 15, 1908 – November 20, 1981) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church.

CompassionSpiritualityWisdom

Merlin (poem)

Merlin is a partly lost French epic poem written by Robert de Boron in Old French and dating from either end of the 12th or beginning of the 13th century.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

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Thoth

Egyptian

Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and magic, shares a similar association with knowledge, prophecy, and esoteric power as Merlin.

Merlin in Other Languages

Arthurian RomanceMerlin

EnglishMarlin

Welsh MythologyMyrddin

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