Meridel is an uncommon female given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements "meri" meaning "famous" and "hild" meaning "battle". It is a variant of the name Meridee. In its heyday during the Middle Ages, the name was popular among the nobility in Germany. However, it has since fallen out of favor and is rarely used today.
"The name Meridel saw its highest popularity in 1942 with 17 births that year."