Name Meriadoc
Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Celtic, Literature
Other Forms FormsMeriadeg
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Meaning & History
Welsh form of MERIADEG. This is the name of the legendary founder of Brittany, British leader Conan Meriadoc. Used by J. R. R. Tolkien for the character of Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck, a hobbit in 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954).