Mercy

The quality of mercy makes this lovely Puritan virtue name a quiet favorite today. Although it was most popular in the late nineteenth century, Mercy is on its way to a comeback -- it rose 143 spots between 2012 and 2013, making it one of the year's fastest-rising names. Right now, it's still stylish and distinctive, a rare and wonderful combination.

Mercy is one of the characters with allegorical names in John Bunyan's A Pilgrim's Progress, and Mercy Pecksniff appears in Dickens's novel Martin Chuzzlewit with the nickname Merry. Mercy Lewis, in Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, was based on a real-life person, a witness at the Salem witch trials. Another historic Mercy is Mercy Warren, Revolutionary period patriot and writer of plays, books and poetry.

Comic/sidekick Andy Richter, when he named his daughter Mercy, joked, "Just in case Puritanism comes back, we'll be ready with a real Puritan name"; Madonna renamed her Malawi-born daughter Mercy James. As a word name and modern virtue name, it's one of the most fashionable English names for girls.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

compassion

Origin

English word name

Numerology

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

R is for relax, you know how!

C is for charm, the undeniable you.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Mercy lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Mercy

• Mercy Otis Warren American writer and propagandist of the American Revolution
• Mercy Fiennes Tiffin, English actress
• Mercy Aigbe Gentry Nigerian actress
• Mercy Johnson Nigerian actress
• Mercy Akide Nigerian footballer

Mercy in Pop Culture

• Mercy Merrick character in The New Magdalen (1873) by Wilkie Collins
• Mercy Pecksniff character in "Martin Chuzzlewit"
• Mercy character in "A Pilgrim's Progress"
• Mercy Lewis character in "The Crucible"
• Mercy Wood character in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"