Meredith Name Origin
/MER-ə-dith/-
British (Celtic) 40%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 35%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Meredith
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Meredith is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh elements 'mared' meaning 'sea' and 'ith' meaning 'great'. It was originally a male name but became popular as a female name in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Meredith each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).