Mel

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Honey; sweetness
Pronunciation
MEHL
mel
Popularity
The popularity of the name Mel is not very high, but it has been used consistently throughout history. It is currently ranked #2,129 for boys and #3,007 for girls in the United States.

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Mel Name meanings & History

Honey; sweetness. Short form of Melvin, Melanie, Melissa and other names beginning with Mel. Mel is a versatile and charming name that can be used for various purposes. It is often used as a short form of other names or as a stand-alone name. It works well for both formal and casual settings and is perfect for parents who want a unique but not too obscure name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Mel: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mel:

M: Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Memory,Mommy

E: Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven,Environment

L: Legal,Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Lover

Mel is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Mel Gibson (actor and director), Mel B (singer and television personality), Mel Brooks (director and actor), Mel Blanc (voice actor)

2.) Mel (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) sporty

Other Forms: Mell


3.) Mel (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) short for Melvin

Other Forms: Mell


4.) Mel (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Portuguese, Spanish) sweet as honey.

Other Forms: Mell


5.) Mel (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (English, Irish) a familiar form of Melvin.

Other Forms: Mell


6.) Mel (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of the name Mel is "honey" or "sweetness".


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Description: Mel is of English origin and is derived from the Greek name Melchior. The meaning of the name Mel is "honey" or "sweetness". Means "honey" in Catalan and Portuguese.As a Portuguese name, it is only used in Brazil since Mel is approved as a masculine name in Portugal, possibly in reference to the name Mélvin, which is the approved Portuguese form of Melvin.In Spanish, used as a diminutive of Manuel. Mel can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname. It would suit boys or girls and could be a great choice for parents looking for a traditional yet unique name.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mel include actor and director Mel Gibson, comedian and actor Mel Brooks, and musician Mel Tormé.

7.) Mel (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Mel has various meanings, including "protector," "dark," "chief," "pleasant," and "honey."


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Description: Mel has various meanings, including "protector," "dark," "chief," "pleasant," and "honey.". Means "honey" in Catalan and Portuguese.As a Portuguese name, it is only used in Brazil since Mel is approved as a masculine name in Portugal, possibly in reference to the name Mélvin, which is the approved Portuguese form of Melvin.In Spanish, used as a diminutive of Manuel. Mel is typically used as a standalone name or a nickname. It is a versatile name that can suit a wide range of personalities and professions.

Famous People

Famous individuals with the name Mel include Mel Gibson (actor), Mel Brooks (director and comedian), and Mel Torme (jazz musician).

Related Names to Mel

Melvin, Melanie, Melissa, Melinda, Melody, Carmel, Meliora, Melina, Melisande, Melosa.

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