Myrla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Myrla

What is the meaning of the name Myrla ?

The baby name Myrla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MUR-lə (US: /ˈmɝlə/, UK: /ˈmɜːrlə/),MEER-lə (/ˈmɪrlə/).

Myrla is English in Origin.

Myrla is a modern English feminine given name, likely formed by blending or altering several late‑Victorian favorites. It sits etymologically beside Merla (cf. French merle and Italian merla, “blackbird”), the botanical Myrtle (from the evergreen myrtle tree), and the succinct Myra (often linked to myrrh). The -la ending functions as a familiar affectionate suffix in English names, yielding a gentle, lyrical sound. Depending on which strand one emphasizes, Myrla can carry the nature meanings “blackbird” or “myrtle,” or the aromatic association of “myrrh.”

Sparse but traceable in U.S. records from the early 20th century, Myrla aligns with the period’s taste for plant names and lilting -la finals (Verla, Pearla). Usage has remained rare, lending the name a distinctive feel today. Related forms and spellings include Merla, Mirla, Merle (unisex), Myra, and Myrtle; diminutives might be Myr or Myrie.