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Melicent

MEL-ih-sent

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginGermanic

The Story of Melicent

This Old English name, last prominent in the 1920s, carries the sweet resonance of 'honey-sweet' and gentle intent.

Melicent is a name of Germanic origin, evolving from Melisende, suggesting elements of 'honey-sweet' or 'gentle work.' It carries an elegant, almost regal air, rooted in a time of refined language and meaning.

For your daughter, Melicent evokes a vision of sweet kindness and gentle elegance. You imagine her as a person of integrity, whose actions are thoughtful and whose presence is as pleasing as a soft, harmonious melody.

What It Means

An Old English name derived from the Germanic 'Melisende,' potentially meaning 'honey-sweet' or 'gentle work.'

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Melicent Garrett

    Victorian novelist and author.

Personality Traits

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Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#7 in 1925

Total Births

55

First Recorded

1916

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