The first name Meredith is of Welsh, Celtic origin. It is often a boy or girl name. It has the following meaning(s):

Welsh: Guardian of the Sea. Great Chief. This Name Can Be Given to Children of Either Gender, But is More Common Among Girls

Welsh: Guardian from the Sea

Welsh: Magnificent. Great Chief. Great Lady. This Name Can Be Given to Children of Either Gender, But is More Common Among Girls

Celtic: Protector of the Sea

Welsh: Protector from the Sea

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Meri  (English)
Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

Meridel  (English)
Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

Merri  (English)
Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

Merrie  (English)
Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

Merrilee  (English)
Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

Merry  (Welsh)
Diminutive of Meredith: Guardian of the Sea. Great Chief. This Name Can Be Given to Children of Either Gender, But is More Common Among Girls

Merry  (Welsh)
Diminutive of Meredith: Magnificent. Great Chief. Great Lady. Used for Both Genders, But Most Common Among Girls

Merry  (English)
From the Name Meredith or Happy

Merry  (English)
Merry; Mirthful; Joyous. Also an Abbreviation of Meredith

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