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Meriwether Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "meriwether" is "happy weather", and is used often for "typically used as a surname, but can be used as a given name".
Meriwether Name Details
Meriwether is of English origin and was originally a surname. It is derived from the Old English words 'merry' meaning 'joyful' or 'happy' and 'weather' meaning 'climate' or 'atmosphere'. As a given name, Meriwether gained popularity in the United States due to its association with the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 19th century.