Meaning
light, brightness
Origin
Mel is a name of French origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BE, BR, CA, CH, DE, DZ, FR, GB, LU, MU, MX, MY, PT, SA, US, ZA).
Style
- feminine
- short
- sweet
- modern
- elegant
- international
Famous people named Mel
- Mel Gibson
- Mélisende de Montlhéry
- Melot (Arthurian legend)
- Mel Brooks (comedian)
Variations
Mélia, Mellie, Melli, Melina, Mélanie, Mélissa
Popularity
Mel appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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