Melly

Greek
"black, dark"

Melly Origin and Meaning

The name Melly is a girl's name.

Melly is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Melissa (meaning 'honey bee' in Greek), Melanie (meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek), or Amelia (of Germanic origin meaning 'work'). This sweet, approachable nickname has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right, particularly since the mid-20th century. Melly has a friendly, unpretentious quality that makes it appealing for parents seeking something familiar yet not overused. The name carries a youthful energy while still being suitable for all ages. Though never ranking among the most popular names, Melly maintains steady usage and fits with the trend toward shorter, relaxed names with vintage charm.

Famous People Named Melly

  • Mellyana Cessy "Melly" Goeslaw
    Indonesian singer,songwriter
  • Maria
    Silvana "Melly" Oitzl, Austrian neuroscientist
  • Melly Still
    British film director
  • Mely G. Tan
    Chinese Indonesian sociologist
  • Mely Romero Celis
    Mexican politician
  • Melisa "Mely" Nicolau
    Spanish footballer

The name Melly in Pop Culture

  • Melanie "Melly" Hamilton
    character in book/film "Gone With the Wind"