Melicent
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-ihs-uhnt ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melicent first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 10 babies have been named Melicent in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melicent is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,618 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,618
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melicent
Melicent is a girl name .
Melicent is currently ranked #71,618 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melicent include Mel, Meli, Meliy, Meliie, Melic, Melicy, Melicie, Ent, Enty, Entie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melicent include Melissa, Melina, Melinda, Melia, Melisa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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