What Does the Name Mercury Mean
The name Mercury comes from Roman Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mercury below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mercury Name Meaning
Roman Mythology (Anglicized)From the Latin Mercurius, probably derived from Latin mercari "to trade" or merces "wages". This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the...
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