Myra

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Today, Myra is an uncommon name (popularity 45/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Myra has origins in both Greek and Latin. It is derived from the Greek word 'myrrh,' a fragrant resin used in perfumes and incense, symbolizing sweetness and admiration. In Latin, it was popularized by the 17th-century poet Fulke Greville, who coined it for his work 'Myra' as a poetic name. It gained wider usage in the English-speaking world in the 19th century.