Female Name
Melinda
mə.ˈlɪn.də
ˈmɛ.lin.dɒ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
black
colors
currently out of the US top 1000
Dishonored characters
ends in -da
figure skaters
Frasier characters
German Animal Crossing characters
Harry Belafonte repertoire
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
classic65%
formal80%
upper class65%
natural100%
wholesome100%
refined140%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Melinda is a feminine given name that combines 'Mel' (from names such as Melanie or Melissa) with the popular name suffix 'inda'. It was created in the 18th century and may have been inspired by the similar name Belinda. In Hungary, the name was popularized by the 1819 play 'Bánk Bán' by József Katona.
Etymology
Original Form:
Combination of 'Mel' and 'inda'
Evolution:
Created in the 18th century, possibly inspired by the name Belinda
Source:
Behind the Name