Melissandre

Melissandre is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the Greek elements 'melissa' meaning 'honeybee' and 'andros' meaning 'man' or 'warrior, a combination that suggests sweetness along with strength.

It gained contemporary recognition through the character Melisandre in George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series and its television adaptation, where she was portrayed as a powerful priestess. The name has a mystical, medieval quality that appeals to those drawn to uncommon names with historical resonance.

Pronounced muh-LIS-un-druh.