Melvine
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLV-eyen ]
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Melvine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 12 babies have been named Melvine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melvine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,061 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,061
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Melvine
Melvine is a boy name .
Is Melvine a boy or girl name? Melvine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,061 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,917. Melvine is more commonly used as a boy name.
Melvine is currently ranked #13,061 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melvine include Mel, Melv, Melvy, Melvie, Ine, Iney, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Melvine include Melvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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