Mercedes
Mercedes is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Mercies”.
| Meaning | Mercies |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mer-SEH-des |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Dominican Republic |
Meaning and origin of Mercedes
Mercedes is the Spanish plural of merced, 'mercy', and comes from the Marian title María de las Mercedes, 'Mary of Mercies'. The title belongs to Our Lady of Mercy, patron of the Mercedarian order, founded in thirteenth-century Barcelona to ransom Christian captives. The car brand took its name from Mercedes Jellinek, daughter of an early Daimler dealer. Mercedes Sosa, the Argentine folk singer, is a celebrated bearer.
Is Mercedes a Christian name?
Mercedes is a Marian name honouring Our Lady of Mercy, whose feast is celebrated on 24 September, especially in Barcelona and Latin America.
How popular is Mercedes?
Traditional in Spain and Latin America, less common for babies today.
Gifts with the name Mercedes
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mercedes
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mercedes mean?
Mercedes means 'Mercies'. It is of Spanish origin.
Is Mercedes a Christian name?
Mercedes is a Marian name honouring Our Lady of Mercy, whose feast is celebrated on 24 September, especially in Barcelona and Latin America.
How do you pronounce Mercedes?
Mercedes is pronounced mer-SEH-des.
Is Mercedes a boy or girl name?
Mercedes is usually a girl name.