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Meaning of Meredith - What does the name Meredith means?

Pronunciation:

mare-eh-dith

Gender:

Girl Name

Origin:

English

Name Meaning:

Of debated meaning, some believe it to be derived from the Welsh elements mar (sea) and differaf (I protect): hence, "sea protector" or "protector of the sea." Others believe it is from the Welsh Maredudd, an obsolete name of which the second element is idudd (lord). Meredith originated as a surname, then was bestowed as a personal name upon male children. It is now more commonly used as a female name

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