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Meredith
muh-REH-dihth
Meredith (name) means a given name and surname of Welsh origin, meaning "great lord" or "great ruler.". Example: “Meredith is the lead character in the TV series Grey's Anatomy.”
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A given name and surname of Welsh origin, meaning "great lord" or "great ruler."
"Meredith is the lead character in the TV series Grey's Anatomy."
"What was his name now? Literary sort of name - I've got it. Meredith. Meredith Blake. Don't know whether he's alive or not."
— Agatha Christie, Five Little Pigs (1942)
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Etymology
Meredith comes from Welsh Maredudd ("great lord").
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What does “Meredith” mean?
The word “Meredith” means a given name and surname of Welsh origin, meaning "great lord" or "great ruler.".
How do you pronounce “Meredith”?
“Meredith” is pronounced muh-REH-dihth (/məˈɹɛdɪθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Meredith” in a sentence?
Here is “Meredith” used in a sentence: “Meredith is the lead character in the TV series Grey's Anatomy.”
What part of speech is “Meredith”?
“Meredith” is a name.
Is “Meredith” a common word?
“Meredith” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Meredith used as a name for men, women, or both?
Meredith originated as a Welsh male given name and surname, though in modern English-speaking countries it is now more commonly used as a female first name.
What is the origin of the name Meredith?
Meredith comes from Welsh, where it carries the meaning "great lord" or "great ruler," and it has long been used both as a personal given name and as a family surname.
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