Melinda

Girl

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“honey sweet gentle”

Cultural Notes

Probably a literary invention combining Greek meli (honey) with the common suffix -inda; popularized in the 18th century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Melinda

  • Melinda Gates, Melinda Clarke

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