The baby name Meredyth is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrɪdɪθ/ (MER-ih-dith).
Meredyth is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Meredyth is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛrɪdɪθ/ (MER-ih-dith).
Meredyth is Welsh in Origin.
Meredyth is a refined variant of Meredith, from the medieval Welsh name Maredudd (also spelled Meredydd). The widely accepted etymology links mawr “great” with udd “lord, ruler,” giving the sense “great lord” or “great ruler.” In early Welsh usage it was firmly male, borne by princes such as Maredudd ab Owain and Maredudd ap Bleddyn, before passing into English as both a given name and a surname.
In the Anglophone world the name became unisex and, from the mid-20th century, chiefly feminine; the Meredyth spelling is the least common modern form, chosen for its antique, Celto-romantic flair. Related variants include Meredith, Meridith, Merideth, Meredeth, and the Welsh Maredudd/Meredydd; short forms include Merry and Meri. While never broadly popular, Meredyth offers a distinctive twist on a familiar name, balancing courtly medieval roots with contemporary softness.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
Meredyth is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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