"Myrtle" meaning in English

See Myrtle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: After the plant, myrtle; used since the end of the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{m|en|myrtle}} myrtle Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Myrtle
  1. A female given name from English. Wikipedia link: Myrtle Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Derived forms: Myrtle Beach Related terms: Myrtilla
    Sense id: en-Myrtle-en-name-2onTjvcs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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