Joy.
Mercy is such a negative name for a child. I know it’s a virtue but it requires something bad to happen first ie begging for mercy, showing mercy, even the idea of God being merciful - ie that he forgives our sins and understands that we are flawed and imperfect .. why would you want to load a child’s name with such negative implications?
Clemency (I know you have the other thread) is better for me too. I understand it’s a a similar idea to Mercy but sounds more like a name and not just a virtue to me. Most people don’t use the word clemency to mean what it actually means, the way they do mercy.
www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3085615/amp/I-felt-guilty-neglecting-little-girl-brother-born-reveals-Kate-Silverton-Newsreader-reveals-rollercoaster-emotions-mother-two.html
Kate Silverton’s daughter is Clemency.