Melinda

Pronunciation: [ m-uhl-IHND-uh ]

Boy Name #29,413 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Melinda is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhl-IHND-uh.

Parents who love the name Melinda often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,413
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mel Mey Melie Meliie

Also a Girl Name

Melinda is also used as a girl name, ranked #2097.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melinda

Is Melinda a boy or girl name?

Melinda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29413. As a girl name, it is ranked #2097. Melinda is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Melinda?

Melinda is pronounced m-uhl-IHND-uh.

How popular is the name Melinda?

Melinda is currently ranked #29413 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Melinda?

Common nicknames for Melinda include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meliie.

Is Melinda a common or rare name?

Melinda is an uncommon name, ranked #29413 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Melinda

Melinda is a boy name .

Is Melinda a boy or girl name? Melinda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,413 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,097. Melinda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Melinda is currently ranked #29,413 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Melinda include Mel, Mey, Melie, and Meliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.