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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Mercedes
Mercedes is a girl’s name of Spanish origin. It is derived from María de las Mercedes, which means ‘Our Lady of Mercy’ or ‘Mary of Mercies.’ It is one of the Catholic titles of the Virgin Mary. It could also be of Latin origin from the word Merced, which means ‘mercies.’ Mercer in Latin means ‘wages’ or ‘reward.’
The Virgin of Mercy is known for her unconditional love and protection. She is often depicted in art as a figure with a cloak protecting several people under it.
It is spelled and pronounced differently in different cultures. In Catalan, it is spelled Mercè, while in Hungarian, it is spelled Mercédesz. It is also spelled Mercédes or Mercedès in other languages. Mercedez is a variation of the name Mercedes. This name may also mean gracious gifts or benefits.
Some of the nicknames of the name Mercedes are Merce. Mercy, Sadie, Desi, and Dee. The most common diminutive of Mercedes is Merche. Other alternatives for spelling are Mersedes, Mercadies, and Mersaydes.
It has been a popular name since the Middle Ages. However, after the 90s, it saw a massive rise in popularity. The name Mercedes was popular in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, especially the Philippines. However, it soon became popular in the US and entered the top 200 list in the early 90s.
The name Mercedes has appeared quite commonly in the entertainment industry. Mercédès was the name of the fiancee of Edmond Dantès in the adventure novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo.’ Mercedes was the name of a proud woman who appeared in Jack London’s classic novel, The Call of the Wild. Mercedes Jones is a character in the musical comedy-drama TV series Glee. Mercedes Cortez is a popular character in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Mercedes “Mercy” Thompson is the protagonist in the Mercy Thompson series written by Patricia Briggs. The name Mercedes also appears in several other video games, such as Grim Fandango and Odin Sphere. Renowned author Stephen King wrote a detective book named Mr. Mercedes.
However, the first thing that comes to mind when the name Mercedes is mentioned is the luxury car range manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. It was named thus in 1901 after the 11-year-old daughter of the Daimler company’s French distributor.
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Famous People With The Name Mercedes
- Mercedes Mason Swedish-American actress and former model known for her roles in Chuck and 666 Park Avenue
- Mercedes RuehlAcademy Award-winning American stage, television, and screen actress
- Mercedes PérezColombian weightlifter who competed in several Olympic games
- Mercedes BassIranian-American philanthropist known for her work in New York, Colorado, and Texas
Mercedes On The Popularity Chart
Mercedes has been around since the Middle Ages. In these graphs, we see how the name has performed in the last few decades.
Popularity Over Time
The name has been seeing a steady decline in popularity since 1991. Check the graph to see the oscillating popularity.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The rank of this name has seen some fluctuations over the years. The graph depicts the same on a year-to-year basis.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Mercedes
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