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Myrtle (given name)

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Myrtle
Roses and Myrtles by O.D. Ottesen.
GenderFemale
Language(s)English
Origin
MeaningMyrtle

Myrtle is a feminine given name or nickname derived from the plant name Myrtus; it was popular during the Victorian era, along with other plant and flower names.[1] Myrtle, a symbol of a happy marriage, is often included in a bridal bouquet.[2] Variants include the French-language Myrtille, and Mirtel, a popular name for newborn girls in Estonia during 2012.[3]

Notable people and characters with the name include:

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See also

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  • Mertle Edmonds, a fictional character from Disney's Lilo & Stitch franchise

References

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  1. ^ "Myrtle". behindthename.com.
  2. ^ "Queen's funeral wreath includes myrtle flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove". 19 September 2022.
  3. ^ "populaarsemat_eesnime_2012" (PDF). siseministeerium.ee. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-01-30.