Name:
Muriel
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Gaelic
Meaning:
The name is probably derived from Gaelic elements, which ultimately mean "shiny sea". It was popularized by Dinah Craik in her novel John Halifax, Gentleman, where Muriel is John Halifax's daughter. The name itself was not popular outside of Scotland until the beginning of the 20th century.
Pronunciation:
MYOO-ree-əl
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Merle
Meryl
Murielle
Famous Muriel:
Muriel Anderson : guitarist
Muriel Angelus : actress
Muriel Barbery : writer
Muriel Day : singer
Muriel Pavlow : actress
Muriel Spark : novelist