Mercedes Name Meaning & Origin
Mercedes
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.
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The Spanish pronunciation of this name is more like Mair-thed-dez.
- Personal experiences with the name Mercedes
My Name is Mercedes and My friends and family always call me Mercy.. I like my name and nick name.
My name is Mercedes but I have always gone by Cede (Sadie). I hated Mercedes growing up because of all the teasing and jokes but now I like it.
- Nicknames for Mercedes
Cedes, Sady, Mimi, Sades, Mechi, Mecha, Meche, Mercy, Sadie, Merce, Maycie, Macy, Mercie, Mermer, Mermom, Mustang
- Meanings and history of the name Mercedes
From the Spanish "Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes" (Our Lady of Divine Favors). Read more about the name's history and usage at:
http://www.babynamewizard.com/archives/2014/9/the-surprising-story-behind-one-of-the-worlds-top-brand-names
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