What Does the Name Mercy Mean

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The name Mercy comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mercy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Mercy Name Meaning

EnglishFrom the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 María
2 Manoela
3 Mae
4 Märta
5 Masego
6 Mercè
7 Márjá
8 Manisha
9 Marla
10 Mæja
11 Martita
12 Martta
13 Mariona
14 Maris
15 Maarika
16 Marloes
17 Marjut
18 Marcie
19 Maxima
20 Mairenn
21 Maryann
22 Maribel
23 Marie
24 Makvala
25 Maata
26 Margrit
27 Marise
28 Malie
29 Manju
30 Marna
31 Mabelle
32 Madlyn
33 Marley
34 Mailys
35 Mahsa
36 Maela
37 Mabel
38 Mabyn
39 Matilda
40 Mbali
41 Maeleth
42 Makbule
43 Malinda
44 Maram
45 Maddy
46 Manon
47 Marleen
48 Maude
49 Maci
50 Marijse
51 Margaid
52 Merav
53 Maylis
54 Mert
55 Margaux
56 Maija
57 Mariele
58 Maha
59 Manola
60 Meryl
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