Myrtle Name Meaning
The name Myrtle comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Myrtle below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Myrtle Name Meaning
EnglishSimply from the English word myrtle for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from Greek μυρτος (myrtos). It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names...
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