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Female

Melissa

Name Meaning:

From Greek 'melissa' (μέλισσα) meaning "honeybee." In Greek myth, Melissa was a nymph who cared for the infant Zeus.

Noteable Namesakes

Melissa McCarthy (Actress); Melissa Etheridge (Singer); Melissa Gilbert (Actress); Melissa Joan Hart (Actress); Melissa (Mythological Nymph)

Origin

Greek

Popularity

US: #458, UK: #519

Variations/Nicknames

Mel; Lissa; Missy; Lisa; Milly

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