Merlin
Merlin comes from the Welsh "Myrddin," possibly meaning "sea fortress." In Arthurian legend, Merlin was the wizard who served as King Arthur's advisor — the most famous magician in Western literature. Merlin was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, peaking at #308 in 1927. The Disney film "The Sword in the Stone" (1963) gave the name a beloved pop-culture charge. Merlin is a male name of Welsh origin that means "Sea fortress (from Myrddin)". Magical, literary, and a little vintage. The name sounds distinctive. Merlins tend to be imaginative. US peaked #308 in 1927. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Merlin include Merlin (Arthurian wizard), Merlin (Welsh name), Merlin (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Merlin include Myrddin (Welsh), Merlyn (variant), Merl (short form).