Female and male names most popular from last year - page 2117.
Melaniee
Greek-origin female name derived from "melaina", meaning dark or black. It has been popular across cultures throughout history, with variations including Melanie and Melannie. Despite its popularity, Melaniee remains a distinctive and elegant choice today.
Melanierose
Rare Latin-derived feminine given name that means "dark-colored" and was historically associated with figures like Saint Melanie and Empress Marie-Louise of France.
Melanne
Rare French name derived from 'melancolie', meaning 'melancholy'. Despite its somber root, Melanne has come to embody depth and sophistication.
Melanney
Rare Greek-derived given name meaning "black" or "dark", associated with goddesses Hecate and Persephone, and often interpreted as a variant of Melanie.
Melantha
Rare, Greek-origin name meaning 'dark flower' or 'black beauty', associated with the goddess Hecate in mythology.
Melany
Unique and beautiful Greek name derived from "melaina," meaning "dark," often used to describe women with dark features.
Melanya
Rare and intriguing Greek-derived name meaning 'dark' or 'black,' signifying dark-haired beauty, intelligence, and depth of character.
Melanye
Uncommon, distinctive name with uncertain African or African American origins. It may mean "dark" or "like dark honey," adding to its mystique.
Melarie
Melanie is a French feminine given name derived from the Latin "Melanius," meaning "dark" or "black.
Melasia
African-derived given name meaning "wise queen/ruler," originating from the Malinke ethnic group of West Africa.
Melaynie
Elegant Hebrew girl's name derived from "Malak", meaning "angel". It gained popularity during the late 20th century for its uniqueness and sophistication.
Melaysia
African name derived from Swahili, meaning "of honey" or "associated with honey".
Melba
The name Melba originated from Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city founded in 1835. It became popular as a given name after Dame Nellie Melba, an Australian opera singer born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861, adopted it as her stage name. Today, Melba is often associated with the performing arts and may evoke feelings of sweetness or elegance due to its phonetic similarity to words like "melody." Despite its origin from a city name, Melba has become a popular given name worldwide and can be used for both first and middle names. Although it was once more common in the early to mid-20th century, today Melba ranks #1,375 among girls' names in the United States with approximately 160 babies named Melba each year.
Melba
Melba, derived from Melbourne and popularized by opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, is a unique female given name of unknown precise meaning but charming appeal.
Melbalene
Melbalene: Rare, origin unknown; no known meaning in popular languages; gaining recent popularity despite historical scarcity.
Melbern
Rare English given name, possibly derived from Mabel, which means "noble and bright". Its origin and exact meaning remain unclear.
Melbert
Rare German-origin given name meaning "honey hill," derived from the German words "Mel-" (honey) and "-berg" (hill).
Melbin
Distinctive French name believed to derive from the Old French word "meuble," meaning "movable" or "furniture.
Melborn
English name derived from Old English words "mel" meaning 'dark brown' and "burn" meaning 'stream', interpreted as 'dark brown stream'.
Melbourn
Melbourne is a rare yet distinguished male given name derived from the city of Melbourne, Australia, named after former British Prime Minister William Lamb, Lord Melbourne.
Melbourne
Uncommon English given name derived from the Australian city founded in 1835, named after British Prime Minister William Lamb.
Melbra
Uncommon name of unknown origin, with no established meaning or historical significance. Despite this mystery, it has gained popularity due to its unique sound and spelling, often associated with creativity and originality.
Melburn
Rare yet distinctive given name of Australian origin, derived from the city Melbourne which was named after Lord Melborne by Governor Bourke in the early 19th century.
Melchi
Hebrew name meaning 'king', derived from the word "melach". It has biblical origins, as it was borne by a priest during King Solomon's reign.
Melchior
Latin name meaning "more excellent" or "better heart," popularized in Europe during the Middle Ages, notably among Christians who associate it with one of the three wise men.
Melchor
Unique Spanish name derived from Latin 'melius', signifying superiority and excellence.
Melchora
Distinctive Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin word 'melius', meaning 'better'. It was traditionally associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition and was popular among noble families during medieval and Renaissance periods.
Melcina
Uncommon yet charming Italian name derived from the Latin word 'mel', meaning honey, symbolizing sweetness and beauty. It has been associated with Italy since the Renaissance period due to its usage in literature like Boccaccio's "Decameron" and Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso". Although it also appears in Christian tradition as Saint Melchior's title, Melcina is now a globally recognized name appreciated for its unique meaning and rich history.
Melda
Captivating Turkish feminine name derived from 'melodiy', meaning melody or tune, making it a musical name.
Meldia
Captivating Hebrew feminine given name derived from 'malkah', meaning 'queen' or 'ruler', conveying strength, wisdom, and regal dignity.
Meldin
Rare but meaningful Welsh male given name derived from Medwyn, translating to "noble hound" or "champion dog".
Meldon
Rare yet fascinating Irish male name derived from the surname Ó Maoláin, meaning 'descendant of Maolán', which itself means 'devout little one'.
Meldora
Meldora, of Scandinavian origin, means "gentle protector" and first appeared in English literature during the 14th century.
Meldoy
Rare Greek name meaning "song" or "melody".
Meldrick
Uncommon yet meaningful African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "meet together" or "gathering," signifying unity and harmony.
Meleane
Captivating Hawaiian name composed of 'mele' meaning song and 'aine' meaning happy. It signifies "Happy Song.
Melecia
Rare Spanish given name derived from 'mela', meaning 'apple'.
Melecio
Rare Spanish name of Latin origin, derived from "Melicium," meaning "honeycomb." It symbolizes sweetness and harmony, associated with ancient Roman beekeeping mythology.
Meledy
Unique Greek name meaning 'gentle', 'mild' or 'music/song'.
Meleena
Hawaiian name derived from the word "mele," meaning song, and signifies happiness.