Meryl

Meryl is an English name generally considered a variant of Muriel, which itself derives from Old Irish muir, meaning sea, combined with a second element meaning bright or white. It may also be influenced by the Welsh name Meriel, a form of the same root transmitted through Celtic languages. The name gained considerable modern visibility through the American actress Meryl Streep, born Mary Louise Streep, who adopted it as a professional name. Variant forms include Muriel, Meriel, and Murial.