What Mercedes means
Mercedes is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "mercies". It comes from Spanish mercedes (mercies, favors), from Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (Our Lady of Mercy); Latin merces. It is pronounced mer-SEH-des.
Marian title celebrated September 24. Common among older Mexican women; Meche is the standard nickname.
Nicknames in Mexico: Meche, Merce. Meche keeps the stressed syllable of Mercedes and softens the c to ch. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
