Melinda
GirlMelinda is a girl's name of English origin meaning "An 18th-century coinage combining Mel, from Greek meaning honey, with the fashionable suffix inda.". It is pronounced muh-LIN-duh. Today it is a popular name (popularity 96/100) and fading.
English origin · /muh-LIN-duh/ · vintage
Meaning: An 18th-century coinage combining Mel, from Greek meaning honey, with the fashionable suffix inda.
Insights
Most popular in the 1970s.
Today, Melinda is one of the most common baby names (popularity 96/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Frequently asked questions about Melinda
What does Melinda mean?
Melinda means "An 18th-century coinage combining Mel, from Greek meaning honey, with the fashionable suffix inda.". It is of English origin.
Is Melinda a boy or girl name?
Melinda is traditionally a girl's name.
How popular is Melinda?
Melinda is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 96/100. It was most popular in the 1970s.
How is Melinda pronounced?
Melinda is pronounced muh-LIN-duh.
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