Muriel Name Meaning
The name Muriel comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Muriel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Muriel Name Meaning
English, French, IrishMedieval English form of a Celtic name which was probably related to the Irish name MUIRGEL. The Normans brought it to England from Brittany. In the modern era it was popularized by a character...
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What does the name Muriel mean?
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