Myrna
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Myrna is an Irish name meaning “beloved”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Myrna
Myrna is a name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the term muirne, which translates to beloved or affection. It is historically linked to the older Gaelic name Muirne, a figure appearing in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology as the mother of Fionn mac Cumhaill. The name represents a tradition of using descriptive, emotive terms as personal identifiers within Celtic cultures. It gained broader recognition outside of Ireland in the early twentieth century.
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Gender Usage of the Name Myrna
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Myrna is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Myrna
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Myrna is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 535K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 5.47M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 247K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 23.1M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Myrna was last recorded at #3,628 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #92 in 1938. Its lowest recorded position was #13,355 in 2011. Over the last 9 years (2014–2023) the name rose 7117 places (from #10,745 to #3,628).
Characteristics of the Name Myrna
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Myrna is a two-syllable name containing a distinctive, mid-century vowel sound. It is closely associated with the actress Myrna Loy, a star of the 1930s. This specific cultural tether creates a grounded Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Myrna
Middle names used with MyrnaMethodology
Myrna is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Myrna Jean · Myrna Lou · Myrna Luz · Myrna Louise · Myrna JohnsonView all 221 girl middle names.
- Total 293 middle names used with Myrna
- 15 boy middle names used with Myrna
- 49 unisex middle names used with Myrna
Middle name suggestions for MyrnaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Myrna is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Myrna Moore · Myrna Mills · Myrna Marsh · Myrna Marks · Myrna Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Myrna
Sound Like Myrna Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Marion · Maureen · Marian · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Myrna Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Myra · Myria
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Myrna Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Myrna”
Dictionary Meaning of "Myrna"Methodology
A female given name from Irish
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How to Spell Myrna in ASL
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- y
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- n
- a
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