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Today's Baby Names: Zelphine & Merrick
Is the name trending?
Unlike the sudden surge of 'Ethereal' and 'Cloud', Zelphine and Merrick are weaving their way through the name cosmos slowly and steadily. While these names haven't cracked the top 100, they're gathering a cult following among hipster parents who enjoy artisanal pancakes.
Is it primary‐school bully safe?
As we all know, names crafted to avoid playground teasings a
3 famous people with this name
- Zelphine Smoot - Renowned botanist who discovered a 'hypothetical' plant species that only grows at 90 degrees latitude — horizontally on Pinterest boards.
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Mark Merrickson - Rock musician extraordinaire with a penchant for serenading squirrels in Central Park.
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- Zelphine Delgado - Fictional character from a best-selling series, known for her investigative reporting on which came first, the chicken or the egg, or was it Gmail?
History of the name
Zelphine traces its origins back to the mysterious archives of names coined during a Scrabble game where someone ran out of vowels. Merrick, on the other hand, has roots in medieval adventures, often etched on shields with accompanying phrases like "bravery, honor, and really good hair."
Meaning of the name
Zelphine sparks imaginations, meaning "raindrop" in an obscure dialect of a forgotten realm, while Merrick signifies "ruler of boundaries" — ideal for parents hoping their child will set curfews rather than break them.
