Myrna

Gender Feminine

Usage Irish (Rare), English

Pronounced Pron. /ˈmɜɹ.nə/(American English) /ˈmɜː.nə/(British English) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Muirne. The popularity of this name spiked in the United States in the 1930s due to the fame of the actress Myrna Loy (1905-1993).

Related Names

VariantMurna(Irish)

Other Languages & CulturesMuirne(Irish Mythology) Morna(Scottish)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic mature formal upper class natural strong refined strange serious

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Entry updated December 1, 2024