Mercedes
Meaning of Mercedes
Mercedes is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. The name has English and Spanish pronunciations, with the English pronunciation being "mur-SAY-deez" and the Spanish pronunciation being "mer-THEH-ses". The name also has a variation, which is Mercy.
In terms of popularity, Mercedes has been consistently used as a given name in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 1200-1300 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that the popularity of the name Mercedes has declined slightly since its peak in the early 2000s.
Choosing Mercedes as a name for your daughter would give her an elegant and sophisticated identity. Whether you prefer the English or Spanish pronunciation, this name carries a sense of grace and strength that will make your little one stand out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as mer-THEH-ses (/mər.ˈse.thes/)
English
- Pronunced as mur-SAY-deez (/mər.ˈseɪdiz/)
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Notable People Named Mercedes
| Jazmin Benitez, known as Mercedes Martinez in the wrestling world, is an American professional wrestler who has competed in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Ring of Honor (ROH), and WWE's NXT brand. |
| Haydée Mercedes Sosa, also known as La Negra, was an influential Argentine singer and a prominent figure in Latin American folk music, celebrated for giving voice to the voiceless through her powerful songs. |
| Mercedes Gleitze was a pioneering British swimmer known for her record-breaking swims and her association with the Rolex "Oyster" case, and her charitable work continues to impact families through the Mercedes Gleitze Homes and Family Action charity. |
| Mercedes Ritchie Lackey is an American fantasy novelist known for her interconnected Valdemar novels, featuring diverse cultures and interactions between human and non-human protagonists. |
| Mercedes Ruehl - Mercedes J. Ruehl is an accomplished American actress, known for her work in film, theater, and television, and has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. |
| María de las Mercedes of Orléans was the first wife of King Alfonso XII and the Queen of Spain, born in Madrid to Antoine of Orléans and Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain. |
| María Mercedes Milá Mencos is a Spanish television presenter and journalist, best known for her role on Spain's Telecinco's Gran Hermano. |
| Mercedes Alicia McNab is a Canadian former actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Addams Family Values, and the horror films Hatchet and Hatchet II. |
| Mercedes Beatriz Morán is an Argentine actress recognized for her performance in the television miniseries Culpables. |
| Mercedes Abad is a renowned Spanish journalist and short story writer. |
| Mercedes Brianna Russell is a prominent American professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA, known for her collegiate career with the Tennessee Lady Volunteers and her accolades in high school basketball. |
| Mercédès Jellinek - Mercédès Adrienne Ramona Manuela Jellinek, daughter of Austrian entrepreneur Emil Jellinek, is famous for having Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's line of Mercedes cars named after her. |
