The nameMélissande
Mélissande is a French girl's name, a variant of Melisande.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Melisande, it goes back to a medieval name of Germanic origin and debated meaning; it is also linked to the Greek melissa, "bee".
Origin
Germanic, through a medieval form.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Mélissande
Mélissande in France
2007peak year (40 births)
875babies named Mélissande in France since 1900
Mélissande was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 340 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Mélissande. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Mélissande in France were born before 2001.
Mélissande in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mélissande mean?
Like Melisande, it goes back to a medieval name of Germanic origin and debated meaning; it is also linked to the Greek melissa, "bee".
What is the origin of the name Mélissande?
Germanic, through a medieval form.
Is Mélissande a girl's or a boy's name?
Mélissande is a girl's name.