The name refers to the god Mercury, the messenger of the gods; the title also echos the Mercure françoys which was France's first literary gazette, founded in 1611 by the Paris bookseller J. Richer.
The name is derived from the Roman messenger god Mercury, reflecting its connection to communication and swiftness, while also referencing France's first literary journal, "Mercure françois," established in 1611 by Parisian bookseller J. Richer.