Mertice as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Mertice

What is the meaning of the name Mertice ?

The baby name Mertice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MER-tiss,mer-TEES.

Mertice is English in Origin.

Mertice is a rare American feminine given name likely formed as a regional variant and elaboration of Myrtice/Myrtis and the nickname Mertie. These in turn descend from the English botanical name Myrtle, from Greek myrtos “myrtle (tree/shrub).” The -ice ending aligns with early 20th‑century tastes seen in Clarice and Bernice, giving Mertice a refined, vintage feel while preserving the plant-based root and its classical associations.

Documented primarily in late 19th‑ to mid‑20th‑century United States records - especially in the South - Mertice has since become uncommon. The name’s meaning is “myrtle,” a plant sacred to Aphrodite/Venus and a symbol of love, joy, and peace, also noted in biblical and bridal traditions. Variants and related forms include Myrtice, Myrtis, Myrtle, Mertis, and Mertie; possible nicknames are Mert and Tice. Today, Mertice appeals to those seeking an antique, nature-derived choice with understated charm.

⚙ Mertice is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Mertice appears only 2 times in total — found in 2 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.