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English origins, from 12th century,means compassion. Pronunciation Mer-'re Hit the peak of popularity In the 50's. Apparently an assimilated form of Mercy. Merry is occasionally a short form of Meredith. Nowadays the name is usually bestowed because of its association with the adjective denoting a cheerful and jolly temperament. In the accent of Canada and the central and northern US there is no difference in pronunciation between Merry and Mary.
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