Mercy
Mercy is a Christian girl name of English, from Latin origin, meaning “Compassion, forgiveness”.
| Meaning | Compassion, forgiveness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | English, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | MUR-see |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Mercy
Mercy is one of the virtue names adopted by English Puritans in the seventeenth century, alongside Grace, Faith and Hope. The word comes through Old French merci from Latin merces, originally 'wages' or 'reward', which came to mean the reward of kindness and pity. In John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, Mercy is a companion of Christiana. The name is widely used today in parts of Africa, such as Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
Is Mercy a Christian name?
Mercy is a Christian virtue name inspired by the biblical theme of God's mercy, as in 'Blessed are the merciful' from the Beatitudes.
How popular is Mercy?
Used steadily in English-speaking and African Christian communities.
Gifts with the name Mercy
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mercy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mercy mean?
Mercy means 'Compassion, forgiveness'. It is of English, from Latin origin.
Is Mercy a Christian name?
Mercy is a Christian virtue name inspired by the biblical theme of God's mercy, as in 'Blessed are the merciful' from the Beatitudes.
How do you pronounce Mercy?
Mercy is pronounced MUR-see.
Is Mercy a boy or girl name?
Mercy is usually a girl name.