Girl Name · English Origin
Meridith
Meridith is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Worthy of love". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Meridith often also consider Meredith.
Meridith meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Meridith to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Meridith as M·E·R·I·D·I·T·H, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Meridith is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Meridith variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Meriditha, Meridithe, Meridithy, Meridit.
- Nicknames: Meri and M.
- Middle names: Pair Meridith with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Meridith middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Meredith, Markeith, Merritt, Marybeth, Maribeth — full picks on the sibling names for Meridith guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Meridith? Browse our names like Meridith guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Meridith
What does the name Meridith mean?
Meridith means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Meridith?
Meridith originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Meridith?
Meridith has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Meridith a boy's or girl's name?
Meridith is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Meridith in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Meridith sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Meridith?
Names that share Meridith's sound and style include Meredith, Markeith, Merritt, Marybeth, Maribeth.
What middle names pair well with Meridith?
Good middle-name fits for Meridith pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Meridith is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Meridith is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Meridith?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Meridith share its rhythm without rhyming — Meredith, Markeith, Merritt all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.