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Myrtle Wenzel

Photograph of Myrtle Wenzel Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Myrtle
Surname
Wenzel

The Name Myrtle

Origin
Greek, Latin
Meaning
The myrtle plant, a symbol of love and fertility.
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The Wenzel Surname

Origin
German/Czech
Meaning
Derived from the personal name Wenceslaus, a common name in Central Europe meaning 'greater glory.'
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