*️⃣ What is the origin of the name Mercy?

The origin of the name Mercy is English.

*️⃣ How many people are named Mercy?

Almost 9000 people are named Mercy.

*️⃣ Which names are related to the name Mercy?

The names of Mila, Miles, Myles, Milan, Melissa

Mercy meaning

: compassion or forgiveness

Mercy Name Information

Gender	👩 Girl
Pronunciation	📣 \m(e)-rcy, mer-cy\
Number of People	👶 9,000
Rate in 2021	1472
Numerology	🔢 10
Name origin	🌍 English

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Mercy Name Meaning

The name Mercy is derived from the English word 'mercy', which means compassion, forgiveness, and kindness. It is often associated with the Christian virtue of showing compassion and forgiveness to others, as God shows mercy to mankind. It is a name that signifies a loving, compassionate nature and a forgiving spirit.

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Mercy Name Origin and History

Additional description of the name Mercy

The name Mercy has its roots in the English language and was first used in the 17th century. It was popular among the Puritans, who often used virtue names that reflected the Christian values they wanted to instill in their children. The name has been used consistently over the years, but a saw resurgence in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Cool Info About Name Mercy

There are several famous people named Mercy, including Mercy Otis Warren, a political writer and propagandist of the American Revolution, and Mercy Johnson, a popular Nigerian actress. The name is also used in literature and popular culture, such as the character Mercy Thompson in Patricia Briggs' series of urban fantasy novels. According to the Social Security Administration, the name Mercy has been steadily increasing in popularity in the United States over the past decade. People with the name Mercy are often seen as compassionate, kind, and forgiving, embodying the qualities that the name signifies.