Meriwether Name Meaning
The name Meriwether comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Meriwether below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Meriwether Name Meaning
English (Rare)From a surname meaning "happy weather" in Middle English, originally belonging to a cheery person. A notable bearer of the name was Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), who, with William Clark, explored the...
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