I feel like sharing this hidden gem with the world. This name was a great love of mine a long while ago and I totally forgot about it…I still absolutely adore it and am now seriously thinking of using this name as a first or second name.
I would be really interested in Nameberry community opinions as I think this name is beyond gorgeous. But perhaps, it’s not everyone’s taste?
PS I also like Merivale…
MAGNIFICENT NAME!
Have never heard it before.
It combines the merry, bouncy, cheery [name_f]Merry[/name_f] with vale, which sounds sylvan and English.
Where did you find it?
It sounds like a name for a community or small town.
Yippeee 
I’m so glad you like it LeslieMarion!!!
I think I saw it in a book, but I can’t remember the name, topic or genre. But it’s a surname…like Merriweather (that’s a nice name too). I remember thinking it was a lovely/velvety name.
And yes, Rkrd, it does sound like a lovely small town’s name. That makes me like it even more…cheers
While I wouldn’t choose it, I like that it’s cute but versatile. She can go my [name_f]Merry[/name_f], [name_u]Val[/name_u], [name_u]Vale[/name_u] or even [name_f]Maeve[/name_f], if she chooses
I never heard about it before. What does it mean? I think I like it, it has a lovely sound.
Merrivale…
I like it!
I also like Meriweather, [name_f]Merrily[/name_f] and Meriadoc.
I saw this on another list you wrote on another thread and I absolutely [name_f]LOVE[/name_f] IT!!! What a positively JOYFUL name!!! Full of sweetness and possibility.
Absolutely enthralls
And seems to suit your bohemian, ecclectic taste so well! I think it’s perfect for you, and would seriously consider using it as both a first and a middle.
Magnificent name!
I think Merivale (my preferred spelling) is quite pretty. It has a sweet fairy tale quality to it and a joyful sound. I also love Meriwether too.
Thanx for commenting, it’s good to hear positive things about a name you love 
C@29 ~
Great to see you like it too !!! I believe it’s a surname & place name, but I’m not sure of the exact etymology…so I did some research & came up with my own meaning…I’m assuming [name_f]Merri[/name_f]/ [name_f]Meri[/name_f] = [name_f]Merry[/name_f]/ Sea/ [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and [name_u]Vale[/name_u] in Latin means “be well, be strong” & to sing…it also means a lush valley/ dale that contains a river or stream…
[name_u]Vale[/name_u] also comes from the root words =
“[name_u]VALE[/name_u], [name_u]VAL[/name_u] & VALU meaning STRENGTH, [name_m]WORTH[/name_m] & [name_m]VALOR[/name_m] - all good things. The Latin valeo & valere mean all these fine things, and the English words have retained and sustained the values inherent in the originals.”(Source: http://www.english-for-students.com/vale.html)
Words derived from these root meanings =
FreddiethePink ~
So happy to hear you approve too !!!
[name_f]Merrily[/name_f] sounds warm, happy & lovely, but I’ve not heard of Meriadoc before…have to research that one, thanx…
Cimohinelea ~
Cheers for your positive words!!! So nice to get positive feedback on a name that you love…I will, indeed, seriously consider it for a first or middle name…thanx for posting…
Sorceress ~
Cheers Sorceress !!! [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] to see your approval of this name…I was hoping it would sound fresh & melodic to others…
[name_u]Mischa[/name_u] ~
I agree with you re Merivale…it seems more sophisticated than Merrivale…I’ll definitely consider both spellings…I just thought the later version looked more feminine & accentuated the “[name_f]Merry[/name_f]”…I’m chuffed to hear you think it’s a pretty name, thanx for the positive feedback!!!