Myrna

Myrna as a name

Myrna is a female given name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Muirne, which means “beloved” or “darling”. In Irish mythology, Muirne was the mother of the legendary hero Fionn MacCumhail.

The name Myrna became popular in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, and was frequently given to baby girls in the 1920s and 1930s. While its popularity has declined in recent decades, the name continues to be used.

Famous people with the name Myrna include Myrna Loy, an American actress who was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, and Myrna Mack, a Guatemalan anthropologist and human rights activist.