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Melisande

MEL-i-sand

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

26

Peak Year

#6 in 1972

First Recorded

1947

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Germanic origin, it is thought to mean 'strong in battle' or 'gentle.' It gained popularity through medieval romances.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Mélisande Melicent

Similar Names

Isolde Guinevere Eleanor Genevieve

Personality Traits

ElegantBraveGentleRegal

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