Myrna
A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning beloved, tender.
Babies a year
14
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Myrna by the numbers
Myrna was given to 14 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 1,801 babies in 1938, so it is a 1930s name that has since fallen a long way.
Sounds like Myrna
Names that are said the same way as Myrna, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Mirnamyrrh or aromatic resin26 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean gentleness
Like Myrna, each of these has gentleness in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Leahweary; also delicate5,168 in the US (2017)
- Alicenoble, of noble kind825 in England and Wales (2025)
- Delilahdelicate, languishing1,180 in England and Wales (2025)
- Paulsmall or humble1,684 in the US (2017)
- Milliegentle strength; from Millicent or Amelia1,080 in England and Wales (2025)
- Alisonnoble kind; a form of Alice812 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean love
Like Myrna, each of these has love in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Davidbeloved10,133 in the US (2017)
- Milagracious, dear1,014 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marystar of the sea; beloved2,381 in the US (2017)
- Rosethe rose flower; symbol of love666 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mollybeloved; a diminutive of Mary405 in England and Wales (2025)
- Freyalady; goddess of love1,802 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Myrna
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