Myrtle
Myrtle is a name of English and Latin origin meaning 'myrtle tree.' The name embodies a sense of beauty and resilience, reflecting the characteristics of the myrtle plant, which is known for its fragrant flowers and evergreen leaves. It evokes a connection to nature and a timeless elegance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 136,984 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Myrtle Reed (Author, *The Shadow of Victory*) · Myrtle Beach (Popular vacation destination in South Carolina) · Myrtle Wilson (Character from *The Great Gatsby*) · Myrtle the Turtle (Character from *The Magic School Bus*) · Myrtle Corbin (Famous American sideshow performer, known as the 'Four-Legged Girl')
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