Mercedes
mercies (Spanish)
Mercedes is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 224, with 34,941 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
mercies (Spanish)
Mercedes originates from the Spanish Marian devotion 'Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes' (Our Lady of Mercy). Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, it became an enduring traditional Catholic given name for women.
Derived from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, 'María de las Mercedes' (Our Lady of Mercy), from the Spanish word 'merced' meaning mercy or favor.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to Mercy, Ched, Chedeng, or Ditas. It is often perceived as a classic, grandmotherly, or upper-class heritage name.
Related forms
- Mercedes Spanish
- Mercè Catalan
Would your family give Mercedes?
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Mercedes with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Mercedes with two Filipino surnames?
Mercedes is the given name. The full name is Mercedes + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mercedes a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Mercedes is number 224, with 34,941 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.