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Myrna

Myrna (name) means a female given name of Irish origin, popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy. Example: “Myrna was named after her grandmother.”

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A female given name of Irish origin, popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy.

"Myrna was named after her grandmother."

How to use Myrna

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In plain EnglishA woman's first name with Irish roots.

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Etymology

An anglicization of the Irish name Muirne, meaning "beloved," made popular in the 20th century by actress Myrna Loy.

Origin: Irish · First attested 1900

Class of 1900 Myrna joined the language around 1900.

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What does “Myrna” mean?

The word “Myrna” means a female given name of Irish origin, popularized by the American actress Myrna Loy. In plain terms, a woman's first name with Irish roots.

How do you use “Myrna” in a sentence?

Here is “Myrna” used in a sentence: “Myrna was named after her grandmother.”

What part of speech is “Myrna”?

“Myrna” is a name.

Where does the word “Myrna” come from?

The word “Myrna” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Irish. An anglicization of the Irish name Muirne, meaning "beloved," made popular in the 20th century by actress Myrna Loy.

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