Alma Merrifield
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Alma Merrifield is a name that combines English origins. The first name Alma is a feminine given name of English origin. Alma ( AHL-mə) or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries. The surname Merrifield: Merrifield is a surname. List of people with the surname Andy Merrifield (born 1960), British Marxist urban theorist Charles T. Merrifield (c. 1924–1957), American uranium miner and murder victim Charles Watkins Merrifield (1827–1884), British mathematician Dave Merrifield (born 1941), Canadian ice hockey player Donald Merrifield (1928–2010), American Jesuit Eric Mowbray Merrifield, South African engineer, inventor of the dolos Flora Merrifield (1859–1943), British suffragist Frankie Merrifield (born 1994), English footballer Frederick Merrifield (1831–1924), English lepidopterist John H. Alma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 172K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Alma
English
Alma ( AHL-mə) or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Surname: Merrifield
English
Merrifield is a surname. List of people with the surname Andy Merrifield (born 1960), British Marxist urban theorist Charles T. Merrifield (c. 1924–1957), American uranium miner and murder victim Charles Watkins Merrifield (1827–1884), British mathematician Dave Merrifield (born 1941), Canadian ice hockey player Donald Merrifield (1928–2010), American Jesuit Eric Mowbray Merrifield, South African engineer, inventor of the dolos Flora Merrifield (1859–1943), British suffragist Frankie Merrifield (born 1994), English footballer Frederick Merrifield (1831–1924), English lepidopterist John H.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Alma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Alma by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Alma Merrifield
- Alma Mahler (art collector, 1879)
- Alma Deutscher (violinist, 2005)
- Alma Karlin (theosophist, 1889)
- Alma Reville (film screenwriter, 1899)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alma Merrifield:
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Alma?
- The first name Alma originates from English. Alma ( AHL-mə) or (according to Jones 1997) /'ælmə/) is an English feminine given name, but has historically been used in the masculine form as well, sometimes in the form Almo. The origin of the name is debated; it may have been derived from "alma mater" ("benevolent mother", a title used for the Virgin Mary, and in antiquity, for several goddesses). It gained popularity after the Battle of Alma in the 19th century and appeared as a fashionable name for girls and a popular place name, but it has decreased in appearance in the 20th and 21st centuries.
- When was Alma most popular?
- The name Alma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Merrifield?
- The surname Merrifield originates from English. Merrifield is a surname. List of people with the surname Andy Merrifield (born 1960), British Marxist urban theorist Charles T. Merrifield (c. 1924–1957), American uranium miner and murder victim Charles Watkins Merrifield (1827–1884), British mathematician Dave Merrifield (born 1941), Canadian ice hockey player Donald Merrifield (1928–2010), American Jesuit Eric Mowbray Merrifield, South African engineer, inventor of the dolos Flora Merrifield (1859–1943), British suffragist Frankie Merrifield (born 1994), English footballer Frederick Merrifield (1831–1924), English lepidopterist John H.
- How common is the surname Merrifield?
- The surname Merrifield is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.