Mercedes
mercies (Spanish)
Mercedes is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #224 (34,941 records), 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
Mercedes with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Mercedes
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?
PSA rank #224 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.