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Ambrosia

Derived from the Gaelic Muirgheal, meaning 'bright sea' or 'shining sea.' This name evokes a sense of deep wisdom and a radiant, calm spirit that shines as brilliantly as the sun reflecting off the ocean surface.

Key Stats

Total births1,700
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1980
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1923
Most recent2005
Syllables4
OriginEnglish, Irish, Scottish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 44%CA — 41%CO — 5%NY — 5%OH — 5%

Notable People

Murrell Turner (Infielder for the Cleveland Buckeyes) · Murrell Smith (Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives) · Murrell H. Ellis (Brigadier General in the United States Army) · Murrell Riley (Renowned Gospel and Blues Musician) · Murrell Sosbee (Prominent Conservationist and Wildlife Advocate)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MurrieRelly

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