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Melinda

mə-LIN-də

Popularity

#2104

falling

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.

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Numerology

4

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.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentCompassionateCharming

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