From Which country does the name Meredith originate?

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From Which country does the name Meredith originate?

2006-07-08 09:56:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Denmark

2006-07-08 09:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

The boy's and girl's name Meredith is pronounced MARE-a-dith, ma-RARE-dith. It is of Old Welsh origin, and its meaning is "great, noted ruler." Also possibly "sea lord." In America, Meredith is now used mostly as a girl's name. Actress Meredith Baxter; newscaster Meredith Vieira.

2006-07-08 17:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Wales (in the U.K.)

Meredith - welsh: protector of the sea

2006-07-08 18:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It was originally a welsh male name meaning LORD.

2006-07-08 17:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by HwyManSc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋