[Facts] Re: Merald .. origin and meaning?
in reply to a message by jmcabanis
I found, that Merald is also a lesser known catholic saint from France with name variants Medrald, Merald, Merault, Meraut. The saint in question died in 850, so a germanic etymology is very likely here.
http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-medrald/
http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-medrald/