Muriel
Meaning of Muriel
Muriel is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as MYUR-ee-uhl (/ˈmjʊəriəl/). The name Muriel has variations, one of which is Meryl. In terms of popularity, the name Muriel has seen some fluctuations over the years. In recent times, it has been given to a modest number of newborn girls in the United States. While it may not be as popular as it once was, Muriel still carries a sense of timeless charm. The name Muriel is associated with characteristics such as elegance and grace, making it a lovely choice for parents seeking a classic and sophisticated name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MYUR-ee-uhl (/ˈmjʊəriəl/)
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Notable People Named Muriel
| Dame Muriel Sarah Spark was a versatile Scottish writer known for her novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. |
| Muriel Rukeyser was an influential American poet, essayist, and political activist known for her powerful writings on equality, feminism, social justice, and Judaism. |
| Muriel Lanchester was a British ceramicist and co-founder of the Lanchester Marionettes, known for being the first British people to appear on French television and for inspiring George Bernard Shaw's final play. |
| Muriel Myee Steinbeck was an Australian actress known for her work in radio, theatre, television, and film, including her notable roles in "Smithy" and "Autumn Affair." |
| Muriel Faye Siebert was a pioneering American businesswoman, known as the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and to head one of its member firms. |
| Muriel Vanderbilt was an American socialite and thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder from the prominent Vanderbilt family. |
| Muriel Lezak - Muriel Elaine Deutsch Lezak was an influential American neuropsychologist known for her groundbreaking work in brain injury research and assessment, notably authoring the widely acclaimed book Neuropsychological Assessment. |
| Muriel Landers was a versatile American actress, singer, and dancer known for her appearances in over thirty films and television shows from 1950 to 1971. |
| Muriel Ashley, Lady Mount Temple - Muriel Emily Ashley, Lady Mount Temple, also known as Molly Mountemple, was a British aristocrat who was married to Wilfrid Ashley and managed the family's estate and properties. |
| Muriel Lester, born in Leytonstone, was a social reformer, pacifist, and nonconformist. |
| Muriel Newman is a former New Zealand politician who served in the New Zealand Parliament from 1996 to 2005 as a member of the ACT New Zealand party. |
| Muriel McQueen Fergusson was a Canadian activist, judge, and politician who served as the first woman Speaker of the Senate and advocated for the less privileged, particularly women. |
| Muriel Dowding, Baroness Dowding was an English animal rights activist. |
| Muriel FitzRoy, 1st Viscountess Daventry, was a prominent British aristocrat known for her marriage to Edward FitzRoy, the Speaker of the House of Commons from 1928 to 1943. |
