What origin is the name Melinda?

Melinda comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Melinda a popular name?

Melinda is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Melinda?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Melinda — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Melinda

Q: Is Melinda a rare name?

Yes. Melinda does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Melinda

Melinda

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Melinda is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, created as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It suggests a sweet and beautiful personality.".

Parents who choose Melinda pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, created as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It suggests a sweet and beautiful personality.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning honey, created as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It suggests a sweet and beautiful personality.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Melinda

Very rare in US records

What does Melinda mean?

Melinda is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning honey, created as a blend of Melissa and Linda. It suggests a sweet and beautiful personality.".