Quick answer
Myrtle is a girl name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɜɹ.təl/; British English /ˈmɜː.təl/.
Meaning and history
Simply from the English word myrtle for the evergreen shrub, ultimately from Greek μύρτος ( myrtos ). It was first used as a given name in the 19th century, at the same time many other plant and flower names were coined.
Notes and context
Usage: english