What does Merlie mean?
English: Derived from 'Myrtle', a flowering plant.. Merlie is derived from the name Myrtle, which is a flowering plant associated with love and beauty.
Is Merlie a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Merlie in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Merlie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Merlie suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Merlie
The other pups sniffed Merlie, the newcomer, and whispered, "With a name like that, she must be blooming with ideas for fun!" I hope she doesn't ask us to plant a garden during toy time!