Mellinda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mellinda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 27 babies have been named Mellinda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mellinda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,003 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,003
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mellinda
Mellinda is a girl name .
Mellinda is currently ranked #63,003 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mellinda include Mel, Mell, Melly, Mellie, Melli, Melliy, Melliie, Nda, Nday, Ndaie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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