Merced Name Meaning & Origin
Merced
Pronunciation: mehr-SEHD (key)
Origin of the name Mercedes:
Derived from the Spanish merced (mercy). The name is bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, "Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes" (Our Lady of Mercy).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book
Related Names:
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Merced Over Time
Sister & Brother Names
Know a Merced? What are her siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Merced
Contribute your knowledge to the name Merced
- Comments and insights on the name Merced
Merced River is a California river located in the Yosemite Valley. It's was originally named El Río de Nuestra Señora de la Merced ("River of our Lady of Mercy") by Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga.
- Personal experiences with the name Merced
- Nicknames for Merced
Mercy, Merry
- Meanings and history of the name Merced
Spanish for Mercy. (Mercedes is the the plural of Merced.)
Pronounced: mer-SED- Famous real-life people named Merced
- Merced in song, story & screen
50
No Way
Definitely
Smart?
40
No Way
Definitely
Sexy?
50
No Way
Definitely
Friendly?
50
No Way
Definitely
Creative?
50
No Way
Definitely
Strong?
50
No Way
Definitely
Young?
50
No Way
Definitely