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Meladia is a melodious feminine name with possible Greek or Slavic influences. It may have developed as a variation of names like Melody, Melania, or Milada. The name has a musical quality, perhaps…
Greek
"dark flower"
The th sound both softens and complicates this Melanie relative.
Melesande is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Melisande, which has Germanic origins combining elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'bold protector.' Most famously associated with…
Melibella is a rare feminine name combining elements of 'Meli' (possibly from Greek 'meli' meaning honey) and 'bella' (beautiful in Italian and Latin). This compound name evokes sweetness and beauty…
Melibelle is a rare feminine name that combines elements of 'Meli-' (possibly from Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in Greek, or Melanie, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'black' in Greek) with 'belle,' the…
Latin, Cornish
"better; honey"
Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.
French form of Millicent, German
"strong in work"
This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized…
French variation of Millicent, German
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…
Norman, German
Melisende, the mellifluous name of a 12th century queen of Jerusalem, gave rise to the more modern Millicent, after it was brought to England by the Normans. Ultimately, it comes from the Gothic…
Variation of Millicent, English, Germanic
Derived from the Gothic name, Amalaswintha, this form was brought to England by the Normans, though it was later adapted into the variation we know better today: Millicent. This form may remind…
Melisse is a delicate feminine name derived from the Greek word 'melissa,' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This French variation of Melissa carries the same sweet connotations while offering a…
Melka is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Slavic languages as a diminutive of names containing 'mel,' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' or potentially relate to the…
Mellicent is a rare feminine name that evolved as a variant of Melisande and Millicent. It derives from Germanic origins, combining elements meaning 'work' and 'strength' or possibly 'honey' and…
French, folkloric name
Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…
Old English
"sublime delight"
This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series. Merewen has…
Meribel is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Latin "mirabilis" meaning "wonderful" or "miraculous," or could be connected to the Hebrew name Merav…
Meribella is a feminine compound name combining elements of 'Meri' (a variant of Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and 'Bella' (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian and Latin languages). This melodic…
Merica is a feminine name that can be viewed as a shortened form of "America" or possibly derived from Latin "merica" meaning "a portion." Some may see it as a patriotic reference in American…
Meridath is an uncommon feminine name representing a spelling variation of Meredith, which has Welsh origins meaning 'great ruler' or 'sea protector'. While traditionally a male name in Wales,…
Merideth is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Meredith, which originated as a Welsh surname derived from 'Maredudd,' meaning 'great lord' or 'sea protector.' This alternative…
