What do you think of this Cornish saint’s name? I’m a little bit in love with the nn [name_f]Merry[/name_f] at the moment and I think this is a sweet way to get there… thoughts?
There’s also the variant spelling [name_f]Merrin[/name_f] - which do you prefer?
Normally, I am not fond of names spelled with ‘y’ in them, but I make exceptions for Cornish and Welsh names. haha I prefer the [name_f]Merryn[/name_f] spelling and I think it’s a cute name. Spunky, too. And a very easy way to get the nn [name_f]Merry[/name_f].
[name_f]Merryn[/name_f] is super cute! I do think I prefer this spelling over [name_f]Merrin[/name_f]; both are beautiful though!
[name_f]Merryn[/name_f] is merry without being too merry. It is a pretty village too.
I reallly like it. I’m quite partial to Cornish names!
I like it! The nickname [name_f]Merry[/name_f] is also very cute.
Thanks all! 
I know an adult [name_f]Merrin[/name_f] - it works well. I think both spellings are lovely
I think it sounds beautiful.
I like it, it has a medieval flair but the shortness makes it cute and wearable.
[name_f]Merryn[/name_f] is beautiful, but I vastly prefer it for a boy (especially since St. [name_f]Merryn[/name_f] was probably a man). It’s strong and poetic and very distinctive as a male name, but while still being lovely, blends in with all the other place-name coinages for a girl.
It’s lovely, very pretty
@kew Yes I believe the saint was male, though the name is much more popular for girls nowadays (I guess it’s maybe more a place name for girls rather than a saint’s name, as you say). I do like it on a boy, but I definitely prefer it for a girl. Incidentally, your username is another Cornish GP of mine! 
Thank you all for such positive responses! I’ve made another thread asking for middle name suggestions so please weigh in here if you have any ideas!