Merridee, derived from the Middle English 'Meryde' and the Old German 'Meri', signifies 'famous in song'. This unique name fell into usage during the Middle Ages, often bestowed upon children born to families of means who sought distinctive monikers for their offspring.
"The name Merridee experienced intermittent popularity between 1943 and 1957, with a total of twenty-five babies named Merridee born during this period."