Blythe
Blythe is a girls' name of English origin meaning “cheerful, merry, joyful.” From the Old English 'blithe' meaning carefree and cheerful.
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how do you pronounce Blythe?
BLYTH
where does the name Blythe come from?
From an Old English surname and adjective meaning cheerful, merry or joyful, going back to the Proto-Germanic blithiz, gentle or kind. Many senses of the surname come from English place names.
Used occasionally in the medieval period, it fell out of use and was revived in modern times. Actress Blythe Danner brought the name notable visibility in American culture.
who are famous people named Blythe?
- Blythe Danner (actress)
- Blythe (doll toy line)
what are the nicknames and variants of Blythe?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Blythe?
what names go well with Blythe?
Sibling names that share Blythe's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Blythe
What does the name Blythe mean?
Blythe means “cheerful, merry, joyful”.
What is the origin of the name Blythe?
Blythe comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Blyth, Blith and Blithe.
How popular is the name Blythe?
Blythe has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Blythe a boy or girl name?
Blythe is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Blythe?
Blythe is pronounced BLYTH, with 1 syllable.
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