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Origin and Meaning of Merlin

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Merlin

Welsh

Meaning of Merlin

The name Merlin is an English form of the Welsh name Myrddin, which is derived from the Old Celtic elements meaning "sea" and "fort" or "hill".

Famous bearers

Merlin is best known as the wizard featured in Arthurian tales written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century.

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