Myrna
Meaning of Myrna
Originating from the Irish name Muirne, Myrna is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is pronounced as MUR-nuh (/mɜːnə/) in both British and American English. The name has variations such as Merna, but they all share the same pronunciation. Myrna has been given to newborns in the United States since the late 19th century, and its usage has fluctuated over time. In recent years, it has maintained a steady rank in the mid to low thousands. With its rich history and unique sound, Myrna is a beautiful choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as MUR-nuh (/mɜːnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as MUR-nuh (/mɝːnə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Myrna
| Myrna Loy was a versatile American actress known for her ability to adapt to her screen partner's acting style. |
| Myrna Dell was an American actress, model, and writer known for her appearances in film noir thrillers and Westerns over four decades in Hollywood. |
| Myrna Torme Williams was an American politician who served in the Nevada Assembly and Clark County government for over two decades, representing the Democratic Party. |
| Myrna Vázquez (1935-1975) was a Puerto Rican actress who later became an influential community activist in Boston's South End. |
| Myrna Ayad is a Dubai-based cultural strategist, art advisor, and independent arts writer with a focus on visual art and culture from the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey, known for her role as director of Art Dubai and editor of Canvas magazine. |
| Myrna Melgar is the first woman elected to represent District 7 on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the first Jewish Latina to serve on the board since 2004. |
| Myrna Lila Lamb was an American playwright. |
| Myrna Summers is a gospel music singer with over four decades of professional experience and currently serves as the Minister of Music at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church in Glenn Dale, Maryland, known for her distinctive alto voice. |
| Myrna Blyth is an American editor and writer known for her work at AARP Media and her authorship of four books, including Spin Sisters. |
| Myrna Colón-Contreras is the president of the Adventist University of the Antilles and a prominent Puerto Rican academic administrator. |
| Myrna T. Semaan is a Lebanese botanist known for identifying new plant species in Lebanon with Ricardius M. Haber, specializing in spermatophytes. |
| Myrna Goossen, born on October 29, 1962, in Hilversum, is a Dutch celebrity and television presenter known for her association with AVRO since 1985. |
