Melinda
Sweet / honey (derived from Greek roots via 18th-century English coinage)
Melinda is a english / spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 190, with 41,001 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Sweet / honey (derived from Greek roots via 18th-century English coinage)
Melinda originated as an English poetic and literary name before entering standard naming repertoires across the Western world. In the Philippines, it gained strong traction during the mid-20th century due to American cultural influence and its natural phonetic compatibility with Philippine-Spanish naming conventions.
Melinda is an 18th-century literary creation, likely formed by combining the prefix Mel- (from names like Melissa or Melanie, derived from Greek 'meli' meaning honey) with the suffix -inda. It became widely established in English and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Name character
In the Philippines
A familiar classic female name in the Philippines, most commonly borne by Generation X and Baby Boomer demographics. Standard nicknames include Mel, Mely, and Linda.
Related forms
- Melinda Spanish
- Melinda Hungarian
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Melinda with common surname pairs
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How do I use Melinda with two Filipino surnames?
Melinda is the given name. The full name is Melinda + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Melinda a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Melinda is number 190, with 41,001 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.