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Melina

Heartmel-EE-nah
Greek
"little honey"

Melina Origin and Meaning

The name Melina is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "little honey".

This traditional Greek name feels somewhat more distinctive than Melissa, though after a recent upward blip in popularity, it seems to be sliding back down -- which may not be a bad thing for parents looking for a name that both fits in and stands out.

# 639 in the US

Melina Rank in US Top 1000

# 839 on Nameberry

Melina Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Melina Popularity

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Famous People Named Melina

  • Melina Eleni KanakaredesAmerican actress
  • Melina MarchettaAustralian novelist
  • Melina MatsoukasAmerican music video director
  • Maria Amalia "Melina" MercouriGreek actress
  • Melina PerezAmerican professional wrestler
  • Melina TenoBrazilian water polo player
  • Melina PetriellaArgentine actress
  • Melina AslanidouGreek singer
  • Melina GalouzisHighest scoring FCAT writer 2010

Melina in Pop Culture

  • Melina Whistlercharacter in movie "Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva"
  • Melina Havelockcharacter in the James Bond series
  • "Melina" song by Camilo Sesto
  • An alternative spelling of Gmelinaa species of tree
  • Melina Manoncharacter in Ransom Riggs' "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" trilogy