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The name Mercedes means "mercies" or "blessings" in Spanish. It is also derived from the name of an important Catholic feast day, Our Lady of Mercy, which is celebrated on September 24th.The name has its roots in Latin, where it is derived from the word merces, meaning pay or reward. It became a popular name in Spain after the Virgin Mary was associated with the title of "Our Lady of Mercy."In the automotive industry, the name Mercedes is associated with the luxury brand Mercedes-Benz. The trademark was actually derived from the name of the daughter of one of the company's co-founders, Emil Jellinek. Jellinek named his daughter after the Virgin Mary, who was also known as "Mary of the Mercies." He used his daughter's name as the trademark for the luxury car brand.

The name Mercedes is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. It is also used in various other countries, including the Philippines, Japan, and the United States.

If you're looking for names that are similar to Mercedes, there are plenty of options out there! Whether you're drawn to unique names with a global feel or prefer more classic choices, here are some names to consider:

• Marisol
• Marcella
• Marceline
• Melina
• Miranda
• Mirella
• Miranda
• Melinda
• Marlene
• Marianna
• Miriam
• Mariella
• Marigold
• Meryl
• Mercy
• Micaela
• Melvina
• Marian
• Mariah