Melba
MEL-bah
Popularity
#11750
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
34,918
Peak Year
#1,003 in 1924
First Recorded
1893
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Possibly derived from Melbourne, Australia. Alternatively, it is sometimes linked to a Greek word meaning 'soft' or 'tender'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Nellie Melba
Australian operatic soprano, a prominent figure
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