The nameMelisande
Melisande is a medieval girl's name, made famous by Pelléas et Mélisande.
- Girl's name
- Probably Germanic
Meaning
Its meaning is uncertain. It is linked to an old Germanic name.
Origin
Probably Germanic. Melisende was queen of Jerusalem in the 12th century.
History
First given in France in the early 1970s, Melisande was mostly given in the 1980s and 1990s, then became rare.
Famous people named Melisande
- Mélisande, heroine of Maurice Maeterlinck's play and Claude Debussy's opera
Popularity of the name Melisande
Melisande in France
Melisande was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 395 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Melisande. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Melisande in France were born before 1994.
Variants and related names
Melisande in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melisande mean?
Its meaning is uncertain. It is linked to an old Germanic name.
What is the origin of the name Melisande?
Probably Germanic. Melisende was queen of Jerusalem in the 12th century.
Is Melisande a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisande is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Melisande?
Variants and related names of Melisande include Mélissandre.
Who are famous people named Melisande?
Mélisande, heroine of Maurice Maeterlinck's play and Claude Debussy's opera.