Melisandre

French variation of Millicent, German
"strong in work"

Melisandre Origin and Meaning

The name Melisandre is a girl's name of French origin meaning "strong in work".

The romantic fairy tale-like name has come to modern attention via the beautiful but terrifying sorceress in Game of Thrones. The character may look as lovely as her name sounds, but it's hard to imagine a parent familiar with the book wanting to use the name for their child. Two alternate directions: Millicent or Melisande.

Melisandre in Pop Culture

  • Melisandre
    character in the Game of Thrones series
  • Melisandre Backus Harriss
    minor character in the works of William Faulkner (eventually marries the lawyer Gavin Stevens)

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