Muriel
/mˈjʊriəl/
FavoritesIrish
Muriel, of Irish origin, derives from the Gaelic words for 'sea' and 'bright', but it is often associated with the meaning 'black bird'. The name has a poetic and elegant quality, evoking imagery of grace and natural beauty. It was particularly popular in the early 20th century and retains a timeless charm.
Muriel Spark
Novelist, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Muriel Rukeyser
Poet, The Book of the Dead
Muriel Pavlow
Actor, Murder She Said
Muri
Riel
Mimi
Charts show data based on United States SSA data(not global data) only, Roll over the visual for detailed rankings by year.
Similar Names
Explore similar sounding names to find other baby names for you