Myrtle - Girl Dog Names

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Myrtle

/ˈmɜːrtəl/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The name refers to the myrtle plant, an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers.

Symbolizes enduring love, purity, and renewal; historically associated with marriage and divine blessing.

Symbolism

Embodies romance, resilience, and natural grace; linked to goddesses of love such as Venus and Aphrodite who were crowned with myrtle.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'myrtil', ultimately from the Latin 'myrtus' and Greek 'myrtos', referring to the aromatic myrtle shrub used in ancient rituals and garlands.

Style & Origin

traditional
romantic
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Myrtle has been used as a given name since the 19th century, inspired by the myrt

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