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BoyPronounced American English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.əɹ/; British English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.ə/

Meriwether

A name meaning "happy weather".

Quick answer

Meriwether is a boy name meaning "happy weather".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.əɹ/; British English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.ə/.

GenderBoy
Meaninghappy weather
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.əɹ/; British English /ˈmɛɹ.ɪ.wɛð.ə/

Meaning and history

From a surname meaning "happy weather" in Middle English, originally belonging to a cheery person. A notable bearer of the name was Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), who, with William Clark, explored the west of North America.

Notes and context

Usage: english