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Merritt Chance

Photograph of Merritt Chance Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Merritt
Surname
Chance

The Name Merritt

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from a surname, possibly meaning 'one who deserves merit' or from a place name.
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