Melinda
mə-LIN-də
Popularity
#2104
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
136,061
Peak Year
#4,236 in 1970
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Melinda is a name of Greek origin (from *meli*, 'honey') and also potentially from Germanic roots (*lind*, 'gentle'). It is a combination of names.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Melinda Gates
American philanthropist and businesswoman.
Melinda Clarke
American actress.
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