The nameMelinda
Melinda is a name coined in the 18th century, blending mel, "honey", with Linda.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Melinda probably combines the Greek meli, "honey", with the ending inda.
Origin
English.
History
In the United States Melinda reached 72nd in 1973.
Famous people named Melinda
- Melinda French Gates, philanthropist
- Melinda Dillon, actress
Popularity of the name Melinda
Melinda in the United States
Melinda was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 36,577 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Melinda. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Melinda in the United States were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 93 births a year on average, against 132 in the five years before.
Melinda in France
Melinda was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 2,490 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Melinda. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Melinda in France were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 82 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Melinda
Names from the same generation as Melinda, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melinda mean?
Melinda probably combines the Greek meli, "honey", with the ending inda.
What is the origin of the name Melinda?
English.
Is Melinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Melinda is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Melinda?
In 2024, Melinda was the 2096th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 91 births.
What are good sibling names for Melinda?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Darlene, Leanne, Kathy and Katia for a sister, Bobby, Freddie, Cedric and Gary for a brother.
Who are famous people named Melinda?
Melinda French Gates, philanthropist; Melinda Dillon, actress.